If you find the taste of grocery store hummus to be a disappointment as we do, then why not make your own! It’s very easy, and the flavor is so much better. Dip veggies into it… or bread, pitas, sprouted grain tortillas (shown above), etc.
This is a recipe my family has been making for years; it’s very basic, so feel free to add in whatever flavors you’d like…roasted red peppers, spice blends, etc. Though I just like it plain!
Note: I find that raw garlic doesn’t really agree with me; if you’re the same way, feel free to cook this hummus in a saucepan or skillet on medium-low heat after you blend it all up. I think it’s delicious when cooked, and it takes care of that raw garlic taste.
Homemade Hummus
1 15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained OR 1 1/2 cups cooked garbanzo beans
3 oz. water (or cooking liquid from the beans)
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste), raw or roasted — doesn’t matter (…or 1/4 cup of sesame seeds that you’ve ground in a coffee grinder till they resemble a powdery paste)
1-2 medium-small garlic cloves, peeled. (I start with 1, since it’s easier to add more garlic than to take it away!)
3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 – 1 tsp ground cumin (or more if you like — add to taste!)
1/4 tsp salt
few dashes pepper
paprika for garnish (optional… but Penzeys Smoked Paprika is a great touch…I am obsessed with this smoked paprika! It’s one of those ‘secret weapon’ ingredients.)
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Toss everything into the blender and blend until completely smooth. Eat!
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