Home Made Greek Hummus

Lilian Vaughan
Although it's available at the store, home-made hummus takes just five minutes to make. It's an impressive pot-luck offering or a useful take-to-work lunch option.

Hummus

1 can chick peas, drained, reserve the liquid

½ c. tahini (Greek tahini is best)

1 (or more) cloves of garlic, crushed

3 T. fresh lemon juice

1 t. salt or to taste

Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Thin with bean water, if needed. To serve, drizzle with olive oil and paprika and surround the bowl of hummus with warmed pita bread, cut into triangles, or crudites.

Published by Lilian Vaughan

I'm interested in preparing simple, environmentally friendly, home-cooked meals for my family, as well as growing some of our own fruits and vegetables. I try to make our backyard garden as environmentally...  View profile

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