Hummus

You've probably had hummus with pita bread as a party appetizer. Many grocery stores sell hummus but it's easy to make your own. You can add flavors such as roasted red peppers, roasted garlic or other vegetables to the hummus for easy variations.

A food processor makes hummus (and so many other foods) a snap to prepare. Drop 2-3 cloves of garlic into the processor and mince well. Add 2 cups drained canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste) and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons). If the hummus looks too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the drained chickpea liquid. The longer this sits in the refrigerator the more flavorful it becomes.

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