Sarah's Hummus

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This recipe can be altered depending on your taste. It is great with added lemon juice for a strong citrus flavor. Or try adding chopped roasted red peppers while blending the hummus.

You will need the following ingredients:

• one fifteen ounce can of chick peas
• one quarter cup lemon juice
• one quarter cup extra virgin olive oil
• four to five garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• one tablespoon tahini sauce
• paprika, for serving
• pita bread, for serving
• carrot sticks or broccoli spears, for serving
• roasted red peppers, sliced thin (optional)
• additional quarter cup of lemon juice (optional)
• one teaspoon of fresh dill weed (optional)

As well as the following supplies:

• food processor or blender
• small bowl for serving

To begin:

1. Drain and rinse the chick peas. Then empty them into the food processor.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Process until smooth and creamy. Scrape the sides as necessary to help blending.
3. When at a creamy consistency you can add optional ingredients such as roasted red peppers or dill weed and lemon juice.
4. Empty hummus in a bowl. Using a spoon, create a well in the middle. Drizzle olive oil and dash with paprika.
5. Serve with warm pita bread slices or fresh vegetables.

Recipe from Sarah Rivero.