Homemade Hummus

By mrshermes2002

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup dried chickpeas, picked over and rinsed, soaked overnight, and drained
• 3 cups water
• 2 Cloves Garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sliced green (spring) onion
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

Step 1

1) In a saucepan over, combine the chickpeas, water, garlic cloves, bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil.

2) Reduce the heat to low, cover partially and simmer until the beans are very tender, which can take up to an hour. Drain and discard the bay leaf, reserving the garlic and 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

3) Blender Time: Combine the chickpeas, cooked garlic, olive oil, 3/4 cup green onion, vinegar, cilantro, cumin & 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix to your likeness. Personally, I like my hummus medium-thick!

4)In a small serving bowl, stir together the chickpea mixture and the remaining 2 tablespoons green onion.

5) Refrigerate until ready to serve.