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    Clara's Tweaked Hummus


    Source of Recipe


    Clara I. Ogren-Rubalcaba

    Recipe Introduction


    Originally by Saad Fayed from About.com, Tweaked by Clara

    List of Ingredients




    1 16 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans
    1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas
    4 tablespoons lemon juice
    2 tablespoons tahini
    1 cloves garlic, crushed
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    2 tablespoons olive oil + extra
    Paprika
    Optional: Cumin, Coriander, Chili Powder

    Recipe



    Drain chickpeas, reserving some of the liquid from can.

    Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor.

    Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas.

    Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.

    Place in serving bowl.

    Create a shallow well in the center of the hummus and pour in some more olive oil, sprinkle paprika (and any other spices) all over.

    Clara's Tips: This recipe is highly adaptable. Add more of the chickpea juice if you like a thinner hummus, leave some out if you like thicker - add more/less lemon juice or garlic depending on your tastes. Also, experiment with different additions for lots of different flavors! After everything is good and creamy, I like to add in a small can of black olives (drained) and blend it just until they are all in tiny pieces. If I have roasted garlic on-hand, I replace the raw clove with an entire head of roasted garlic (SO good). I've also seen others throw in a roasted red pepper or cheese and even sesame seeds.

 

 

 


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