LEMON-DILL HUMMUS

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I had fresh dill from my garden and was cooking half a pound of chickpeas for something else anyway so I cooked the whole bag. A little experimentation yielded this variation on the world's most useful dip/spread. Please use fresh dill. You'll regret it if you don't. Hummus freezes well.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h

Yield 1 qt

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb chickpeas (garbanzos)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup tahini
3 garlic cloves, whacked and peeled
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Soak chickpeas overnight. Bring to a boil and simmer 30-45 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain, reserving liquid.
  • While chickpeas are still hot, put them into the blender with all the other ingredients.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid and blend on medium speed until it achieves a smooth, peanut-butter-like consistency. Add additional cooking liquid if it seems too stiff.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Best if chilled overnight to develop flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1243.5, Fat 95.3, SaturatedFat 13.2, Sodium 3067.1, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 18, Sugar 3.2, Protein 26.5

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