Here is one I haven't tried, but a basic recipe for Hummus:
(Tip: make it in a blender for creamier hummus, rather than a food processor)
2 (15oz) cans organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 TBs sesame tahini (Grande Foods or New Frontier)
2-3 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1/4 cup water, more or less for desired thickness
Pinch of ground cumin or ground coriander (optional)
salt/pepper to taste
Paprika (preferably Hungarian smoked paprika, if you can find it)
Place 1/2 the chickpeas and o.o. in a blender. Pulse several times, stopping to stir with a rubber spatula. When the mixture is almost pureed and creamy, add the remaining chickpeas, o.o., lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, and a little salt. Pulse, stopping several times, until the mixture is very creamy. Season with salt and pepper; add more lemon juice to tast if necessary.
Transfer to an airtight container, and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Variations: fold in after pureeing: carmelized onions or shallots, roasted garlic, roasted carrots, roasted beets, roasted red peppers.
Or, add fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
Like I mentioned earlier, I haven't tried this one yet. So let me know what you think! I will post the recipe I have made several times later. It doesnt use any o.o. just the liquid from the chickpeas.
