Name: Recipe for Homemade Garbanzo Hummus
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: None
Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: 12 (1/3 cup) servings
Cuisine: Salsas, Sauces, Spreads & Seasonings
Ingredients: 4 of canned garbanzos, drained (reserve liquid); 1/2 olive oil; 1 garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tahini paste; 3/4 cumin; 1/2 paprika; 1 chili powder; 1/8 cayenne pepper; 1/2 garbanzo liquid or 1/2 cup water; 1 lemon juice; 2 Italian parsley, chopped

Dish of garmanzo hummus surrounded by crackers and vegetables

Salsas, Sauces, Spreads & Seasonings Marvelously Healthy

Store-bought hummus has become so popular (and such a big business) that it can be found almost anywhere. But it is a simple preparation and there’s no reason not to make it at home—not to mention the difference in cost. A staple for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Middle East, hummus is marvelously healthy. Chickpeas are a superb source of insoluble fiber and antioxidants plus being helpful for cholesterol regulation. The secret to great hummus? Patience; when the garbanzo paste looks like it is ready, process it just a little longer for a smooth texture, and reserve some of the liquid to moisten the hummus while it spins.