Hummus

Ingredients

• 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed in cold water
• 3 medium garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press (or minced)
• 3/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper or cumin
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup water or chickpea liquid
• 1/4 cup parsley

Directions

1. 1

   put oil and garlic in a cold pan and turn on medium.

2. 2

   when bubbles start to form, turn of heat and set off burner for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Process the rest of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth, about 40 seconds.

4. 4

   With processor running slowly drizzle oil garlic mixture.

5. 5

   Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until the flavors meld, at least 30 minutes; serve cold.

6. 6

   (The hummus can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.).