How to Make a Quick Hummus Dip

Making your own hummus is simple.

Hummus, a Middle Eastern dip made with chickpeas, goes great with flatbreads and baked breads. To make your own at home, you need only a few ingredients and a couple of minutes.

Things You'll Need

• 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, drained and dried
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon pesto sauce
• Blender or food processor

Instructions

1. Put the garbanzo beans (or chickpeas), mayonnaise, lemon juice and pesto sauce into the blender or food processor.

2. Blend until the mixture has a thick consistency. Transfer to a bowl.

3. Serve as appetizer or refrigerate.

Tips & Warnings

• This dip tastes great with crackers and baked breads, such as garlic bread and flatbread.

• Add olive oil, cumin and/or tahini to increase the flavor of the hummus.

References

• Food Facts & Trivia: Hummus