Greek Girls Hummus
Smooth and creamy hummus made start to finish in your food processor. Loaded with flavor and the perfect dip for pita bread, chips, veggies or fruit.
Ingredients
- 15 ounce Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and reserve the liquid (Or about 1¾ cups [measured after cooking] of dried beans that have been soaked then cooked, reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid)
- 4 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (Or 2 teaspoons of bottled minced garlic)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons Greek Girls All Purpose Greek Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Salt (optional, to taste)
- Optional Garnish: A few reserved chickpeas, Roasted pine nuts, Sprinkle of paprika, Drizzle of olive oil or Minced garlic
Instructions
- Drain the canned chickpeas, reserving the liquid. If using cooked chickpeas, reserve about 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Using your thumb and pointer finger, gently pinch or squeeze each chickpea, to remove the waxy outer layer. Discard the skins and place the chickpeas in a food processor (fitted with a blade attachment).
- Also add to the food processor: the tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and Greek Girls Seasoning.
- Process the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides several times during processing. Add the reserved liquid as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Add salt to taste (optional).
- Garnish asdesired. Serve at room temperature. Makes about 1½ cups.
