Chipotle Hummus

By jkenb

Ingredients

• 1 cans (15.5-oz) garbanzo beans ; (chickpeas) drained, with liquid reserved
• 1 teaspoons cumin powder
• 3/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 - 5 Tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic ; chopped
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons tahini ; (sesame seed paste)
• 2 whole chipotle chiles in adobo sauce ; (use more or less to taste)
• 1 teaspoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles, seeds removed ; (use more or less to taste) shopping list

Preparation

Step 1

Puree all ingredients except bean liquid in a food processor. Gradually add the minimum amount of chickpea liquid required to give the mixture a thick, creamy, smooth consistency. Blend until all graininess is gone. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.