I'll be home for hummus

After weeks sampling the gamut of store bought hummus, DJ and I decided to make our own. Here is the recipe that we followed.

1 can of chick peas
4 tbs of tahini ( sesame paste)
2 limes (we used instead of lemons because that is what we had)
cloves of roasted garlic to taste
1 tbs of cumin (or less if you want)
3 tbs of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

in a food processor puree the drained chickpeas. Add some of the water from the can if needed. In a separate bowl mix the tahini, lime juice, and garlic. Add into the processor. While it is running, gradually add in the oil. Lastly, add the spices and any other flavors you'd like. I was roasting peppers from the Frankford garden, locally grown garlic, and pine nuts in some Italian seasoning to put over pasta. I made a little extra and put into the hummus.

This hummus is better than any we have bought. It also makes more than the larger containers that sell for $4+ at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. This hummus cost under $2. The initial investment for tahini is around $4, but it lasts.