Hummus

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 can chickpeas, drained
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons tahini or 2 tablespoons unsweetened smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• sea salt

Recipe

• 1 rinse the chickpeas well and place in a blender or food processor with the garlic and a pinch of sea salt.
• 2 add the tahini or peanut butter and process until fairly smooth.
• 3 with the motor still running, slowly pour in the oil and lemon juice.
• 4 stir in the cayenne pepper and add more sea salt to taste.
• 5 if the mixture is too thick, stir in a little cold water.
• 6 transfer the puree to a serving bowl.
• 7 heat a small nonstick pan and add the sesame seeds.
• 8 cook for 2-3 minutes, shaking the pan, until the seeds are golden.
• 9 allow to cool, then sprinkle over the puree.