Garlicky Hummus

Garlicky Hummus

Today Dena and Elizabeth joined me for lunch.  It was a special treat.  I was excited to see and spend time with them during the week, especially since I am usually working non-stop during the week. Hummus can be so satisfying and it only takes 20 minutes or less to prepare.  I must admit, having warmed Pita bread is the secret to putting this over the top.  I prefer to heat my pita on a skillet on the range.  This Hummus is nice and garlicky.  If you have an aversion to garlic you can reduce or omit the garlic.  Serve this Hummus with some feta cheese, Kalamata olives, Greek salad and warmed pita and you have a hearty and satisfying meal. 

Hummus pureed in food processor

Garlicky Hummus

Ingredients:

• 4 garlic cloves (use 2 cloves if you like a more subtle garlic flavor)
• 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
• 1 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
• 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
• 1 tablespoons water or liquid from the chickpeas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 dashes hot sauce

Directions:

• Turn on the food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop the garlic down the feed tube; process until it's minced.
• Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and process until the hummus is coarsely pureed.
• Taste, for seasoning, and serve chilled or at room temperature with warmed pita and Greek salad.

Hummus with Greek Salad, Feta, Kalamata Olives, and Pita