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HUMMUS

" This basic recipe for hummus is quick and easy,
and it tastes great with pita bread or veggies. "
Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic in olive
oil for approximately 3 minutes, until tender.
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, salt and pepper. Blend to desired consistency,
increasing the amount of reserved garbanzo bean liquid as desired. Chill
in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition at a
glance
Servings Per Recipe: 12
amount
per serving

Calories
67

Protein
1.9g

Total Fat
3g

Sodium
106mg

Cholesterol
0mg

Carbohydrates
8.4g

Fiber
1.7g