Yummy Hummus

Here is a quick, easy hummus recipe that makes veggies a little more appetizing!

1 can garbanzo beans, drained

2 Tbsp olive oil

1/3 c lemon juice

1/3 c tahini (sesame seed paste found in the health food section at Smith's. If you don't have it, you can replace the olive oil with sesame oil)

garlic to taste (2 minced cloves or around 2 tsps. of garlic powder is what I use)

1/2 tsp cumin (optional)

Put everything in your blender or food processor. Blend until smooth--you can add a little water or reserved bean liquid if it is too thick. Also, it's a very flexible recipe---add more garlic, basil, cumin or even roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes. It's fun to experiment.

Amy Ellis