Hummus

[cwolff]

4 cups garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 cup tahini
1 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup minced garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoons black pepper
Add water as necessary for proper blending

Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, blender or food processor. Mix until smooth. Place in 2 plastic containers and refrigerate.

You can also add or remove ingredients depending on your tastes, and your LO's likes and dislikes.  Beware this does contain lemon juice, so don't give it to babies under 9 months.

[carolyn]

Thanks for posting this recipe.  Hummus has been a stable in our house for a long time. John would eat it all day if I let him.  I haven't found a recipe that he likes as much as what we get at the restaurants and Middle Eastern deli. I will try this one and see if he likes it.

[j-me]

I know that when I make hummus, I find that I don't like as much tahini as it calls for.  I just add a little at a time until it tastes right to me.  I also add a little cumin powder to taste.  You can also make hummus with white beans or black beans for a little different variation. 

[KindaNaturalMama]

MMM I love Hummus. Thanks for the recipe. I'm gonna make some tomorrow!!! :