Simple Hummus

A weird thing, hummus. Lots of people make a face when they hear that hummus is on the menu, but I can pretty much guarantee...if you try it, you'll like it. 

Here's a pretty simple recipe that's sure to impress because I'm pretty sure people don't expect hummus to be so easy to make. You just have to find some tahini (sesame seed paste), which can usually be found somewhere in the ethnic food section of the grocery store. 

This dip tastes great with fresh pita chips, veggies, with pretzels, in a wrap...pretty much with anything I am sure. You can even add your own ingredients to appeal to your own taste. If you like, you could add some red pepper, jalapeno pepper, basil, or even some sriracha. 

Trust me, you'll approve.

Ingredients:

• 2 c. canned garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/3 c. tahini 
• 1/4 c. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• Pinch paprka
• Pinch parsley

Directions: 

1.  Place garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and garlic in food processor (a blender works fine too). Blend until smooth.
2. Transfer to serving bowl, sprinkle with paprika and parsley. 
3. Serve with fresh vegetables, pita chips, etc. (* Note: See below for fresh pita chips instructions.)

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 Pita Chips

Simply buy a bag of pita bread. This can be pita bread thins, pita pockets...anything will work. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut bread into triangles and place on baking sheet. Spray/drizzle with olive oil and season as desired. Usually I use basil and garlic salt. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes.