Wholesome Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 2 cans garbanzo beans (approx. 15 oz ea.), drained
- 8 T. tahini
- 1 oz. extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
- 11/2 T. lemon juice
- 1 t. salt, to taste
- Option: add 1/4 t. cayenne pepper or 1t. paprika
Instructions
- Rinse the garbanzo beans and place them on a kitchen towel. Gently rub to remove the skins. Simmer for 15 minutes and drain.
- Place garbanzo beans and remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until smooth.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and add your preferred toppings, such as grape or cherry tomatoes, basil, kalamata olives, and a sprinkle of edible flowers for a little extra flair.
- Pair hummus with bread, crackers or scoop it with your favorite veggies.
