Basic Hummus

Method2 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic (2 cloves) in olive oil (2 tablespoons) for approximately 3 minutes, until tender.

   Uses 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed · 2 tablespoons olive oil

2. 2

   Step 2: Place garbanzo beans in a blender or food processor with approximately 1 teaspoon reserved liquid. Process until smooth. Mix in the garlic, sesame seeds (1 tablespoon), salt (to taste) and pepper. Blend to desired consistency, increasing the amount of reserved garbanzo bean liquid as desired. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

   Uses 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved · Cooked garlic and olive oil · 1 tablespoon sesame seeds · Salt to taste · Black pepper to taste