When I want hummus I usually just pick up my favorite at the store. I had the epiphany this week that not only is my hummus easy to make, it tastes better and to top it off, it is cheap to make.
A can of chick peas (garbanzos) cost anywhere from .50 to 1.50. Since you add flavor to the beans, you can use a cheaper brand.
When you break down the cost for this tasty treat, it works out like this:
I usually pick up the Sabras brand hummus it costs about $4.50 for 12 oz. The only thing missing when you make your own hummus is the preservatives. What a deal. So, when you make this at home it comes out to about $2.00 for 12 oz and free of all preservatives.
Ingredients:
1 12 oz can chick peas (garbanzos)
1/4 cup tahini
1 clove garlic
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne
juice of 1 medium lemon
1 tsp salt
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Drain the can of beans and put all the ingredients into a blender and blend till creamy. You may need to add more olive oil once you have poured the mixture into a bowl. Some top with a little olive oil or sprinkle with a little paprika.
You can serve this with pita bread. I like to serve the hummus with cut up cucumber, cherry tomatoes, good Kalamata olives and then cut some pita bread into 6 triangles and brush a bit of olive oil on top and pop into the oven and broil just till they heat up.
Makes a great fresh lunch or a nice appetizer plate.
Enjoy
A can of chick peas (garbanzos) cost anywhere from .50 to 1.50. Since you add flavor to the beans, you can use a cheaper brand.
When you break down the cost for this tasty treat, it works out like this:
I usually pick up the Sabras brand hummus it costs about $4.50 for 12 oz. The only thing missing when you make your own hummus is the preservatives. What a deal. So, when you make this at home it comes out to about $2.00 for 12 oz and free of all preservatives.
Ingredients:
1 12 oz can chick peas (garbanzos)
1/4 cup tahini
1 clove garlic
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne
juice of 1 medium lemon
1 tsp salt
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Drain the can of beans and put all the ingredients into a blender and blend till creamy. You may need to add more olive oil once you have poured the mixture into a bowl. Some top with a little olive oil or sprinkle with a little paprika.
You can serve this with pita bread. I like to serve the hummus with cut up cucumber, cherry tomatoes, good Kalamata olives and then cut some pita bread into 6 triangles and brush a bit of olive oil on top and pop into the oven and broil just till they heat up.
Makes a great fresh lunch or a nice appetizer plate.
Enjoy
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