How to Make Hummus

You'll score BIG time with this make-it-your-way homemade hummus. It's very quick to whip up (15 minutes), and the variations are endless!!
(makes 14 servings)

1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained and rinsed well*
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed* lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 t. kosher* salt
1/4 t. paprika (I would used smoked paprika*)
1 T. snipped fresh flat-leaf* parsley
2-3 t. EVOO (optional)
2 t. toasted pine nuts (optional)

In a blender or food processor combine first 7 ingredients through paprika. Cover and blend or process until smooth, stopping to scrape container as needed. If desired, add stir-ins (1/4 cup sliced green onions, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/3 cup chopped pitted ripe olives or Kalamatas, 1/3 cup chopped roasted red sweet pepper, 2-3 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 T. snipped fresh dill, or 1/4 cup basil pesto). Spoon hummus onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley. If desired, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve with pita wedges, tortilla chips, and/or veggie dippers (crudité).

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