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Mediterranean Hummus - Healthy hummus, fresh taste at home that mixes up in just minutes using the food processor.

Mediterranean Hummus

Melanie - Carmel Moments
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 15.5 oz can of garbanzo beans/chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 lemon freshly squeezed
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp tahini paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil I used the mediterranean blend of oil from Costco
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Paprika for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In food processor pulse garlic until minced. Add chickpeas/garbanzo beans, lemon juice, salt, tahini paste, cayenne pepper and cumin. Process until fairly smooth. While processing add olive oil through top chute. Process until complete smooth.
  • Scoop into a bowl and garnish with parsley and paprika. Serve with veggies, pita chips, crackers, pretzels, etc.

Notes

I found tahini paste at a local Indian store. Check your local grocery store they may keep it in stock.
Use lemon juice freshly squeezed from a lemon. Tastes much better.
I use the mini bowl that came with my food processor and it works perfectly for this recipe.
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