BASIC HUMMUS

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This basic recipe for hummus is quick and easy, and it tastes great with pita bread or veggies.

Provided by TAZF18

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hummus Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic in olive oil for approximately 3 minutes, until tender.
  • Place garbanzo beans in a blender or food processor with approximately 1 teaspoon reserved liquid. Process until smooth. Mix in the garlic, sesame seeds, salt and pepper. Blend to desired consistency, increasing the amount of reserved garbanzo bean liquid as desired. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 70 mg

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