Basic hummus recipe:
1 1\2 cup cooked garbanzo beans
2 tbs. olive oil
2 tbs. tahini (ground sesame seeds) (can be eliminated if you don't like the flavor)
2 tbs. lemon juice
Grind in a blender of food processor. use water or other liquid to help it blend.
The above recipe is a little bland in my opinion, so to spice it up the way I like it:
1 1\2 cup cooked garbanzo beans
2 tbs. olive oil plus extra for the garlic
2 tbs. tahini (ground sesame seeds) (can be eliminated if you don't like the flavor)
2 tbs. lemon juice
2 cups chicken broth
1\3 tsp. cumin
1\3 tsp chili powder
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 bulb of garlic
salt and pepper
Cut garlic in bulb in half with the roots facing down. Douse with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap in foil and bake at 350 for about 45 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are a dark tan color and are about the consistency of toothpaste. Wait for garlic to cool, then squeeze the cloves into a bowl being careful to get the paper skins out. Boil the beans in the broth with the cumin and chili powder for 20 minutes. Grind beans with 2 tbs. olive oil, juice, tahini, soy sauce and garlic until smooth. Add broth or water as needed. use as a dip for toasted pita bread, chips, or cut veggies.
Additional add-ins to the original recipe:
fresh mint (very traditional)
fresh parsely
fresh basil
fresh oregano
plain yogurt for a creamy texture
fire roasted red pepper
a dash of cinnamon
sun dried tomatoes
Tahini
1 tsp olive oil (or sesame oil)
1/4 c sesame seeds
1/4 cup water
salt
Blend.
From Katie Fredrickson
