How to Make Hummus

Making hummus is easy and fun. It is a delicious, healthy snack. Hummus can be used as a spread on a sandwich or pita or as a dip for chips and veggies.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• garbanzo beans
• yogurt
• lemon juice
• garlic
• olive oil
• water
• salt
• pepper
• and cumin
• other additions might be sun-dried tomatoes, jalpenos,sesame seeds,onion,cilantro,basil etc.

1. 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
   1/2 cup plain yogurt
   2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
   3 cloves garlic, minced
   2 teaspoons olive oil
   1 tablespoon water
   1/2 teaspoon salt
   1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
   1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

2. Combine the garbanzo beans, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, water, salt, pepper, and cumin in a blender or food processor, blend until smooth.

3. Serve chilled or warmed in the microwave.

Tips & Warnings

• Any spices or additions are possible with hummus, let your imagination run wild!
• The Garbanzo beans which are the base of hummus, are loaded with healthy B vitamins.