Homemade Hummus ​

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By : Farah Elhadidy

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Serves: 6

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Hummus is high in fiber and protein, making it a perfect addition to your kid's lunch or even as a snack. Goes great with veggies, crackers or whole grain pita. 

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This dish is gluten free and can be prepared vegan and nut free

 

Ingredients
1 can organic garbanzo beans, rinsed 
4 TBSP tahini 
1 garlic clove, minced
1 TBSP olive oil
2 TBSP Plain Full Fat Yogurt (optional) 
 ¼ tsp cumin 
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper 
 Juice of one lemon 

Directions
1. Drain beans and rinse them well then remove the skin from each bean, simply hold the bean in between your fingers and press firmly, the skin will peel easily; it will result in creamer humus. 
2. Combine all ingredients expect for olive oil in a food processor and blend well. 
3. Add olive oil then blend again until creamy.  
4. Serve with veggies and wholegrain pita chips. Refrigerate up to 5 days in an airtight container.