Basic Hummus (Makes 10 servings) 

basic hummus

Ingredients  

1 15-ounce can chickpeas or garbanzo beans  

2 cloves fresh garlic, minced  

1/4 cup sesame tahini  

1/3 cup lemon juice  

1/4 teaspoon cayenne 

Directions 

  1. Drain the chickpeas, saving the juice. Dump the beans into the food processor or blender (beans can also be mashed with a fork).  

  1. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick add some of the bean juice; blend until it reaches the desired consistency. 

Nutrition information per serving 

92 calories, 4g fat, 3g protein