EASY HUMMUS

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I got this recipe from a Greek appetizer class I took right before the Athens Olympics. We all adored this hummus and it is so simple to prepare.

Provided by Ducky

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup ground almonds
1 clove garlic, crushed
2/3 cup regular plain yogurt (approx 6 oz)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped of fresh mint
1/2 lemon, juice of, to taste
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
olive oil, to garnish (optional)
cayenne pepper, to garnish (optional)
pita bread, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Toast cumin seeds in small skillet until aromatic.
  • Reserve a few cumin seeds for garnish.
  • Place remaining cumin seeds in food processor (or blender) along with chickpeas, ground almonds, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Process to form slightly grainy paste, or to desired consistency.
  • Transfer to serving dish and let stand 30 minutes.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne pepper and remaining cumin seeds.
  • Serve with pita bread wedges.

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