HUMMUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Hummus With Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
Salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, more to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon pimentón, more to taste, optional
Lemon juice to taste
Pita chips or raw vegetables, for serving.

Steps:

If time allows, soak chickpeas in water to cover overnight; if not, boil in water to cover for 2 minutes, then soak for 2 hours.
In a pot, combine chickpeas and tomatoes in water to cover and simmer, partially covered, until chickpeas are very tender, adding water if necessary. Drain, reserving a little cooking liquid.
Combine in a food processor with salt, pepper, garlic, oil, pimentón if using and reserved cooking liquid as necessary to get machine going. Purée, then add lemon juice to taste, along with more oil, pimentón or salt if desired. Serve with pita chips or raw vegetables. (This will keep, refrigerated, for about a week.)