This hummus is made with canned chick peas, so is immediately gratifying.
You can vary this recipe by adding 2 T chopped cilantro. Or, substitute an aromatic sesame oil for the olive oil. Season the spread with cumin, finely diced jalapeño pepper, or scallions.
| Source: | Difficulty: | Easy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base: | Vegetable | Ethnicity: | Middle Eastern |
| Course: | Appetizer | Servings: | 6 |
| 15 | ounces chick pea - one can |
| ⅓ | cup water - hot |
| 1 | large lemon - squeezed |
| 2 | cloves garlic |
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin) |
| 1/8 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | pinch chili (red, ground) |
| ¼ | teaspoon salt |
