Yummy Hummus With Variations - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup cold water (approx)
1/2 cup tahini
1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced (3 large cloves)

Preparation

1. Combine all of the ingredients except the garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl several times to ensure an even smooth paste. Add more water for a thinner hummus. Stir in garlic. (Make-ahead: Scrape into an airtight container, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.)
2. Tip: If you like to accentuate the sesame flavour, drizzle in a little dark sesame oil with the olive oil.
Hummus Variations:.
-Cumin Hummus: Add 1 to 2 tsp ground cumin and a dash of hot pepper sauce to hummus.
-Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: Whirl 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper and a splash of hot pepper sauce with the chickpeas and other ingredients.
-Hummus with Herbs: Add 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley to finished hummus.
-Other Beans Hummus: Substitute white kidney beans for the chickpeas.