Hummus Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 ounce canned or cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans) – drained 1/3 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic – peeled
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 cup diced scallions (for garnish if desired)
Directions:
- Place ingredients into blender jar in order listed and secure the lid.
- Press the Speed Up button until the blender reaches speed 1 (or blend for 2 minutes).
- Allow blender to run a full cycle (may appear the ingredients are not being blended).
- When the cycle has finished, remove the lid and scrape ingredients towards the center of the jar with a spatula.
- Secure the lid and press the Speed Up button until the blender reaches speed 5 (or continue to blend for another 2 minutes).
- The spread should begin to form around the blade.
- Repeat this process until spread has reached desired consistency.
- Move to plate or bowl and garnish with diced scallions. You may also drizzle a little olive oil on top.
- Serve with cut up vegetables and/or pita bread. Enjoy!
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