It's easy to from scratch.
Hummus, an Arab food dip or spread, is made from cooked, mashed chickpeas with other flavorings. With a food processor, you can zip hummus together in no time flat. It is delicious, nutritious and costs less than half as much as store-bought hummus. Even a small of good quality will work to make hummus in a flash. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Instructions
1. Rinse the chickpeas; drain them in a colander. Let them sit while you measure out the other ingredients into the food processor.
2. Dump water, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and minced garlic in the food processor. Pulse the hummus ingredients five or six times to mix well.
3. Add the drained garbanzo beans into the work bowl. Process for one minute. Stop, and scrape down the work bowl with a spatula. Process again for one minute.
4. Scoop the hummus into a bowl. Dress the top of the dip by pouring a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil on it. Add a sprig of green parsley or cilantro as a garnish.
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