By Karen Hanson
Hummus
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic
1 (19 oz. can) garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas), half the liquid reserved
4 Tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons tahini paste
½ teaspoon salt
Ground cumin to taste
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, chop the garlic cloves. Pour garbanzo beans into blender or processor, reserving about a tablespoon for garnish if desired. Add lemon juice, tahini and salt. Blend until well blended and creamy.
Transfer the mixture to a medium serving bowl. Sprinkle with cumin and pour olive oil over the top. Garnish with reserved garbanzo beans or other toppings as desired.
*The hummus may be flavored with the addition of black olives, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes or other add-ins. Get creative!
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Karen Hanson
Karen Hanson is a dietitian for the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment. Her role is to promote sound nutrition practices and education for the public. She is a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American college of Sports Medicine. Karen and her husband have been... Read more
