Tapas: Hummus

By á-3151

Ingredients

• 1 15oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 1/2 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 4 cloves, garlic, peeled
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4-1/2 cup water

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a food processor combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and the 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. Cover and process until smooth, adding enough water to reach desired consistency. Spoon into a serving bowl.

2. Refrigerate up to 48 hours. To serve, top with tomatoes and/or chives, and drizzle with olive oil and a dash of cayenne pepper. Serve with dippers.