How To: Make Hummus

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 cups canned, cooked garbanzo beans, drained, reserve 3 tablespoons liquid
• 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled, quartered
• 4 tablespoons tahini
• 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Add lemon juice, garbanzo beans, reserved liquid, garlic, tahini, olive oil, and salt to a Cuisinart® SmartPower™ 7 Speed Electronic blender jar (in that particular order). Process on liquefy for 20 seconds.
2. Turn blender off and scrape bowl. then blend for an additional 40- 60 seconds, or until smooth.
3. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with parsley.