Hummus - makes 2 cups

Cuisinart original

This is your basic hummus. To change it up a bit, add a cooked
red pepper, or roasted beets or fresh herbs. This hummus is delicious
on its own, but also makes a great foundation for new flavor variations like roasted pepper or fresh herb.

Yields

Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1          garlic clove, peeled
1          can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½        cup tahini
2          tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¾         teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
            Pinch ground cumin
½         cup water (plus more if needed)

Nutritional information

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 71 (47% from fat) • carb. 7g • sugars 0g • pro. 3g • fat 4g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 119mg • calc. 45mg • fiber 2g

Instructions

1.Put the garlic clove into the chopping cup and process on Speed 5 for 10 to 15 seconds; scrape bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and process until fully smooth, about 40 to 60 seconds.

2.Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. If a thinner consistency is desired, add additional water, or olive oil for a richer tasting hummus.