2-1/2 CUPS CHICKPEAS/GARBANZO BEANS. (UNPROCESSED OR CANNED) SAVE LIQUID
(If using unprocessed chickpeas place 1 cup of chickpeas and 2 cups of water in a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes)
1/4 CUP TAHINI OR 1/4 CUP OF SESAME SEEDS
3 TBS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
1 LARGE GARLIC CLOVE
1/4 CUP FRESH LEMON JUICE
1/2 CUP LEFTOVER CHICKPEAS JUICE
1/2 CUP OF WATER
2 TSP GROUND CUMIN
2 TSP COARSE KOSHER SALT
Directions
Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Gradually increase speed to the highest and blend for 1 minute or until desired smoothness. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
FOR PESTO HUMMUS: STIR IN 2-3 DOLLOPS OF PESTO TO CLASSIC HUMMUS RECIPE.
