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Hummus

 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves, garlic, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup water or liquid from can
1 can (540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Directions:

  1. In a blender add; oil, salt, cumin, garlic, lemon juice, water and chickpeas.
  2. Blend until smooth.

Makes 2 cups

Tips

  • If you don’t have a blender, use a fork or potato masher
  • Add extra garlic if you want a stronger flavour
  • Try adding 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or tahini