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Sunday, July 8, 2012

Gourmet Hummus


Hummus
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:
  1. Place ingredients into blender jar in order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Press the Speed Up button until the blender reaches speed 1 (or blend for 2 minutes).
  3. Allow blender to run a full cycle (may appear the ingredients are not being blended).
  4. When the cycle has finished, remove the lid and scrape ingredients towards the center of the jar with a spatula.
  5. Secure the lid and press the Speed Up button until the blender reaches speed 5 (or continue to blend for another 2 minutes).
  6. The spread should begin to form around the blade.
  7. Repeat this process until spread has reached desired consistency.
  8. Move to plate or bowl and garnish with diced scallions. You may also drizzle a little olive oil on top.
  9. Serve with cut up vegetables and/or pita bread. Enjoy!

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