What can I say about hummus… it’s yummy, healthy and now I know, super easy to make at home. There are so many variations to suit your taste buds, the possibilities are almost endless. Sweet potato, pumpkin, black bean, sun-dried tomato, roasted rep pepper… you get the idea. I think this recipe is great as is, but if you’re more of a lime person, feel free to substitute lime juice instead of lemon.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted & roughly chopped
• 1 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 1/2 tbsp. Tahini
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 2-3 tbsp. water
• Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
• Ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine garbanzo beans, avocado, cilantro, garlic, Tahini, lemon juice, and salt. Process until smooth. 
2. With machine running, add olive oil through feed tube in a slow steady stream, then add water, 1 tbsp. at a time until oil is incorporated and mixture is very creamy.
3. Add cayenne, if using, and pepper to taste, and stir well.
4. Serve with pita bread, chips and/or vegetables.

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