Mine is a pretty simple recipe. After many years of making it, I can do it without measuring anything. It comes together pretty quickly in the food processor, and it's best to make it with time to let it sit in the fridge a few hours or overnight before serving, to let the flavors meld. I have added other ingredients in the past- roasted red pepper, green onions, spinach, but really like the simplicity of the plain, unadorned hummus.
Hummus
2 cans garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained and rinsed well
3 cloves of garlic, peeled
1 heaping tablespoon sesame tahini
The juice of one lemon
About 3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Water, as needed to thin
1. Place drained and rinsed garbanzo beans, tahini and garlic in food processor. Pulse to chop into a coarse crumble.
2. Turn processor on low and drizzle in lemon juice and olive oil a little at a time. Use a spatula to scrape mixture down into the bowl of the processor as necessary.
3. Taste, and add more lemon juice if necessary (if one lemon does not yield enough juice, I supplement with bottled lemon juice)
4. Thin with water as needed, until mixture attains a creamy consistency.
5. Add salt and pepper and process to incorporate. Taste and add more if necessary.
6. Refrigerate at least a couple of hours before serving; overnight is best. Serve with pita bread, pita chips, crackers, raw vegetables, etc.
