Classic Hummus

This hummus is fantastic with vegetables, or dipped with some whole grain bread.

Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 10 servings, about 2 Tbsp. each

Ingredients:
1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
1/3 cup tahini paste
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
¼ tsp. ground cumin (to taste; optional)
Water (optional)

Preparation:
1. Place chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic in food processor; pulse until blended.
2. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin if desired.
3. If mixture is too thick, add a small amount of water.

Tip: Feel free to experiment by adding different flavors. Extra garlic, chili peppers, grilled tomatoes, grilled veggies, and artichoke hearts all make healthy and delicious variations.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 104

Fat: 6 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 112 mg

Carbohydrate: 10 g

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 0 g

Protein: 4 g