I recently brought this to a gathering with my friends and it was a huge hit, I couldn’t not share it on the blog. And it’s so simple that anyone can make it at home!

It’s also inexpensive, which is a plus too- I know a lot of hummus recipes call for tahini (ground sesame seeds) but this hummus tastes just as great and creamy without it.  It’s so great to have on hand to dip veggies or crackers in, or add a dollop to meals for some plant based protein and healthy fat.

Original Hummus

Makes about 3 cups of hummus
(feel free to reduce ingredients for a smaller batch)

What you need: a food processor

Ingredients:

-3 cups of chickpeas (or 3 cans, drained and rinsed)
-1/2 cup + 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
-1/4 cup of water
-3 garlic cloves
-1 tsp. garlic powder
-1/2 tsp. salt
-1/2 tsp. pepper
-1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
-1 tsp. cumin
-1 tsp. oregano
-juice of 1 lemon

Method:

Roast the garlic cloves in a 400 degree F oven for about 5 minutes. Add all ingredients to a good food processor and blend on high for about 5 minutes until very smooth. Enjoy with friends!

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