Project Description

delicious hummus

Recipe Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds

  • 1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, drain and reserve liquid

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 green onions, cut in 2-inch lengths

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • Black pepper

  • Pita Crisps (recipe follows)

Instructions

Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until golden (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a food processor or blender. Add garbanzos, lemon juice, olive oil, green onions, garlic and 5-6 tablespoons of the reserved garbanzo liquid. Process until mixture is smooth and creamy, but still thick enough to hold its shape. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound in a bowl. Serve with Pita Crisps.

Pita Crisps:

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Split 6 pita breads (about 6-inch diameter) into 12 rounds. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup olive oil and 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed. Brush insides of pita rounds with oil mixture; sprinkled lightly with pepper. Place in a single layer on 2 large baking sheets. Bake until crisp and golden brown, 5-10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 1-3/4 cup. Serves 6-8.