Homemade Hummus

Ingredients

• 3 cups chickpeas (about 2 14 oz cans, drained and rinsed)

• 1 cup tahini

• 5 tbsp lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 3 ice cubes

• water or reserved chickpea liquid, to thin

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except for the water/chickpea liquid in a food processor and puree until smooth.

2. Slowly drizzle in water or chickpea liquid until the hummus is your desired consistency. Drizzle with extra olive oil and a bit of paprika and serve.

Makes: 4 cups Serving Size: 1/4 cup Time: 10 minutes  Calories: 154 Protein: 5g Carbs: 7g Fat: 11g