Hummus

Hummus is made from Garbanzo Beans or chickpeas, as most of us call them.  Hummus is something relatively new to me.  A lady at work brought some in about a year go and I wasn't too sure about it.  But, I tasted it and loved it.  This is an easy recipe that you can whip up in no time for unexpected guests or just a late night snack.

Hummus

1 can Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic
4 Tbsp. (more or less) of olive oil. 
1 tsp. Badia Complete Seasoning (if unavailable use Italian seasonings)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
2 - 4 Tbsp. water to thin if needed

Completely drain the chickpeas and rinse in cold water.  Drain on a paper towel.  Add all ingredients except olive oil into a food processor.  Pulse to mix and slowly drizzle in olive oil until the hummus is the consistency you want.  It should be thick like the consistency of guacamole.

I like to buy Triscuit Rosemary and Olive oil crackers to eat this with. The flavor of those crackers enhances the flavor of the Hummus.

For a variation, add chopped basil leaves and spinach to the processor.  (1 cup spinach leaves and 1 cup fresh basil leaves.

Also, if you like a kick to your hummus, you can add a few drops of Hot Sauce.

Enjoy!