Homemade Hummus

High in protein and healthy fats, hummus is a quick and cheap snack to help increase vegetable intake and satisfy hunger. Not to mention it is delicious!

Homemade Hummus

Yield: about 3 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 16-oz cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1/3 C tahini*
• 1 tsp salt
• Juice of 1 lemon (3 Tbsp)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, ground
• 1/4 tsp cumin, ground
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
• 1/3 C extra virgin olive oil
• 1 handful parsley 
• 3-4 green onions (use entire onion green and white parts), sliced
• 1/3 cup water (can increase or decrease for desired texture)

Place all ingredients in food processor or blender. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve with pita bread wedges or fresh vegetables.

* Tahini is smooth paste made from sesame seeds. Often it is found by the international foods or peanut butter in grocery stores.

Recipe Source: USU Dietetics