LEMON BASIL HUMMUS

By á-29897

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans),
• drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (loosely packed) basil
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth, scraping sides as needed. For a thinner consistency, add ¼ cup water and pulse to combine. (If you are preparing this in advance or if you intend to store leftovers, keep in mind that the hummus will thicken when refrigerated.)