How to Make Vegan Hummus the Quick and Easy Way

Hummus is a Middle-Eastern dip made from Chick Peas (also known as Garbanzo beans). This recipe is Vegan, and will serve 3 to 5 people. I love it as a sandwich spread on pita bread with fresh vegetables.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• One Can Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans)
• Real Lemon Juice
• Fresh Garlic or Garlic in the jar
• Tahini Paste (Sesame Seed Paste)
• Sesame Seeds
• Paprika, Salt, Pepper
• Cayenne Pepper ot hot sauce if you like it spicy
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Blender or Food Processer
• Fresh veggies, Pita chips, or other items for dipping

1. Add to Blender or Food Processor: One Can Chick Peas (drained), 1/4 cup Tahini paste, 1/4 cup sesame seeds, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon or 3 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup olive oil.

2. Blend or process until itmes begin to come together. Add more olive oil until desired consistency is reached. This dip is usually rather like oatmeal in consistency. Add salt, pepper, and paprika to taste. Add Cayenne or hot sauce if desired.

3. Dip may be served immediately or chilled and then served.

Tips & Warnings

• Tahini paste can be found in many supermarkets in the ethnic foods section. Keep it in the refrigerator.
• Good Olive oil is a must, buy the best you can afford. It is a "good fat".
• Concentrated Lemon juice works just fine with this recipe.
• You may also want to add fresh chopped parsley to this recipe.
• A little Cayenne goes a LONG way!

[HairCrazy]

on 12/18/2008 Will have to try this! Thanks!

[MiataGirl]

on 11/28/2008 Sounds like this would be very tasty!!! Thanks for the recipe!