Homemade Hummus

Homemade Hummus

1 can chick peas/garbanzo beans drained
1/4c olive oil
2 cloves toasted garlic

1T tahini or sesame oil
1tsp cumin
juice of 1/2 lemon
paprika and parsley to garnish

In a dry skillet, over med-high heat toast garlic cloves (with skin on) until golden and garlic is a bit soft. Remove clove from skin and set aside.

Add olive oil, lemon juice and tahini or sesame oil to blender. Toss in chick peas and garlic cloves. Pulse blender to mix, then blend until smooth.

For added nutrients and flavor variety try:

A handful of fresh spinach

Sun dried tomatoes

Roasted Red Peppers

Black beans instead of chick peas