Easy Hummus!

How to Make Easy Hummus! Makes about 1 1/2 cups

1. Gather your ingredients. 1 can, 15-16 oz, Chickpeas, also called Garbanzo Beans 1 Fresh Lemon, juice only, about 1/4 cup 1-2 cloves Fresh Garlic 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 cup Roasted Sesame Seeds, or 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste). I like the roasted sesame seeds, which I buy in an Asian market, for texture. 1-2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped

2. Get out your food processor and add flat, bottom blade. Some heavy-duty blenders will work, too.

3. Drain chickpeas (garbanzo beans), saving liquid in can.

4. Add ingredients to food processor to blend flavors. Add chickpeas (garbanzo beans) to food processor along with lemon juice, garlic cloves, salt and sesame seeds or tahini. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides as needed.

5. Adjust thickness of hummus. Add about 2 -4 tablespoons of chickpea can liquid to thin down a thick hummus. Adjust to your preference.

6. Finish hummus. Remove hummus to a bowl and drizzle olive oil over the top. Garnish with parsley.

How to Enjoy Easy Hummus!

• On small pieces of warm pita bread
• On a carrot, cucumber slice or celery stick
• On your salad instead of dressing
• Inside your omelet
• Mixed with canned tuna and made into a sandwich or wrap

How to Bring Mediterranean-Inspired Foods into Your Kitchen!

There are hundreds of healthier foods that are part of the Mediterranean-inspired lifestyle and Easy Hummus is just the beginning. There are so many Mediterranean-inspired foods for delicious eating and a healthier you. One way to get going is to adjust your grocery shopping list and here’s my free report — with Mediterranean grocery shopping tips. Please join me for ongoing tips and recipes. Good nutrition is always worth it!

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