Hummus

Yield: 1.5 cups
Time: 20 minutes

15 oz chickpeas (drained)
4 ea garlic clove, peeled
1 ea lemon, juiced
2 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
cayenne pepper (to taste)

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Garnish with drizzle of olive oil and ground sumac or paprika.

Note: garlic, lemon juice and olive oil can also be adjusted to taste and consistency. Smooth peanut butter can be substituted for tahini, but use low sugar peanut butter.

Serve with vegetables and toasted pita wedges.

Variations

For a flavor variation, add roasted garlic, roasted peppers or sun-dried tomatoes before blending.