Hummin' hummus recipe

Published June 26, 2010 10:27PM (EDT)

(Serves 6)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas (a.k.a. garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2-4 garlic cloves, very finely minced
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Use a food processor to blend ingredients.
  2. Serve with toasted pita bread.

Le Secret: Blend until very smooth.

The Adventure Club: Soak dried chickpeas overnight, then boil them in salted water for 1 hour -- or until soft (the time will depend on their age and quality).


By Bob Blumer

Bob Blumer (aka the Surreal Gourmet) hosts his own program on the Food Channel.
The Surreal Gourmet's Web Site is located at http://surrealgourmet.com.

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