Hummus

Hummus is a chick-pea based spread, traditionally used on flatbread.

Hummus on bread with sliced plum tomatoes on top. Image by moria.

Easy Hummus Recipe

• 1 can of garbanzo beans (chick peas)
  • or 3 cups of boiled, softened garbanzo beans (chick peas)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onions (optional)
• Oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Lemon juice may also be added for taste.

Combine all ingredients into a food processor. Grind until it becomes a paste. Hummus may be served heated, chilled, or at room temperature.

Without a food processor, mash garbanzo beans until they become a paste. Add olive oil as you are mashing. When olive oil is blended and it becomes a paste, add in the remainder of the ingredients.

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