This homemade hummus makes an absolutely delicious dip, perfect for entertaining or a snack. Pair with lightly toasted whole grain pita bread, crisp veggies, feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves and a selection of olives.

Ingredient Options: Add minced chipotle peppers (canned), roasted red peppers and cilantro. Add toasted pine nuts. Substitute garbanzo beans with cannellini beans. Season with thyme.

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 (15 oz.) can no-salt-added garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
  • 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 5 teaspoons of reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp of water
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

Put garlic in food processor and pulse to roughly chop. Add garbanzos, tahini, 3 tablespoons of water (more if needed), lemon juice, tamari, and add water, then process until creamy and smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for at least one hour. Before serving, let hummus come to room temperature. Stir in the parsley and serve. Garnish with paprika.