Creamy Hummus

By ezunich

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 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.

Refrigerate up to 48 hours. Serve