HUMMUS is YUMMUS!

Yesterday I decided to use my new food processor and make some hummus. This recipe is from my cousin, Matt, who is a personal trainer / self-proclaimed "foodie."



HUMMUS

15 oz can of garbanzo beans, drained

1 clove garlic

salt to taste

1/2 tsp. lemon juice

1-2 Tbsp. tahini

1-2 Tbsp. EVOO

4-6 roasted red peppers







Put ingredients in food processor...





...and blend until smooth.

If you want to serve the hummus immediately, it's a good idea to put the can of beans in the fridge until you're ready to use it.

MY THOUGHTS:

The possibilities are endless for this recipe! I think next time I'll use roasted garlic and omit the red peppers. Also, this really is a GREAT way to save some money! The tahini ($6) and roasted red peppers ($3) were the most expensive ingredients - HOWEVER one can of tahini will make 15 batches of hummus, and the red peppers will probably make 8-10 batches. I roughly estimate that it costs $2.00 each time you make this recipe - compare that to the pre-made hummus that costs at least $4.00! (And I think it tastes SO much better than the pre-made stuff!)