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Victoria's Basic Hummus

I am just going to come out and say it: I really love hummus. I have no problem with grabbing some pita bread and calling it dinner.

Victoria's Basic Hummus

I am just going to come out and say it: I really love hummus.  I have no problem with grabbing some pita bread and calling it dinner.  Sometimes I like to throw spiced lamb or chicken on beds of hummus and often I use hummus as a sandwich condiment. 

INGREDIENTS

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2 Cups Cooked Chickpeas

1/4 Cup Tahini

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1/4 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice

3 Pureed Garlic Cloves

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

1/4 Cup Water or Chickpea Cooking Liquid

1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

If you are cooking dried chickpeas then use 3/4 cup dried chickpeas.  If you are using canned then use 1 can of drained chickpeas.  Purée the chickpeas in a food processor or a blender.  Stir in the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt and cayenne pepper.  Mix until smooth.  Add either the water or chickpea cooking liquid and mix well.  Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.  Makes 2 cups.

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