Creamy Hummus

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This vegetarian appetizer served in the restaurant at Books and Books is made for garlic lovers. You can use less garlic if you prefer. Serve with pita wedges.

NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 34(40% from fat); FAT 1.5g (sat 0.2g,mono 0.6g,poly 0.6g); PROTEIN 1.2g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 8mg; SODIUM 69mg; FIBER 0.9g; IRON 0.3mg; CARBOHYDRATE 4.3g

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  • 4

Ingredients

  • 3/4 C. water
  • 1/2 C. tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 6 T. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 t. cumin
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. black pepper
  • 2 - (19 oz. cans) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

Preparation

Step 1

Place first 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Add juice and remaining ingredients; process until smooth, scraping sides occasionally.

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