Heart Healthy Hummus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
2 minced garlic cloves (roast the garlic first for best flavor*)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a food processor, combine the oil, lemon juice, beans, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth.
Transfer to a small bowl.
Serve with pita wedges if desired.
Easy roasted garlic: Take 4 large cloves of garlic and place onto a medium hot griddle. Cook, turning them every few minutes until soft- be careful and don't burn them!