Classic Hummus

MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS

This truly is the most delicious and easy-to-make recipe in the world. Throw everything into the blender and voilà! Use it for a sandwich spread, a dip for raw veggies, or a spread for just plain old pitas. It’s a great source of plant-based protein that even kids love.

1½ cups cooked organic garbanzo beans

½ cup tahini

3 Tbsp. olive oil

1 garlic clove, peeled

½ cup fresh lemon juice

¼ cup water

¾ tsp. Himalayan pink salt

Pepper to taste

Suggested toppings

Paprika

Parsley sprigs

Toasted pine nuts

Drizzle of olive oil

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  1     Put all of the ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula as needed. This may need several rounds of processing to get smooth.

  2     Top with paprika, parsley, toasted pine nuts, and a drizzle of olive oil, and you will have a beautiful side.

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