Real Hummus

This recipe for hummus is a family version that has been passed down for many generations. Eat with warm pita bread.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: Not available

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, half the liquid reserved
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• black pepper to taste

Steps

1. Chop garlic in a blender.
2. Pour garbanzo beans into the blender, reserving about 1 tablespoon for garnish. Add reserved liquid, lemon juice, tahini, and salt to the blender. Blend until creamy and well mixed.
3. Transfer mixture to a medium serving bowl. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle pepper over the top. Garnish with reserved garbanzo beans.