Sunday, November 3, 2013

Classic Hummus

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

          Drain chickpeas, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.  Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth, adding reserved liquid until desired consistency is reached.

TIM'S NOTES:  I like this recipe, but am not sure I would add the full amount of ground red pepper, if at all.  I made a double batch of this and only added three pinches of ground red pepper.  I ate this with raw veggies:  Cucumbers, carrots, and especially good with red bell peppers.  You could eat it with crackers, pita chips, or whatever you like.  It would be good with jicama, too.