Hummus Made Easy

A simple and tasty hummus made without tahini. Great with cut up pita, fresh veggies, crackers, etc.

Ingredients for Hummus:

• 1 can (19 oz – 540 ml) chickpeas, drained
• 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup (60 – 80 ml) olive oil
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) tahini (optional)
• 3+ garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 tsp (20 ml) lemon juice
• 2 tsp (10 ml) chili powder
• 1 to 2 tsp (5 – 10 ml) cumin
• sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation Steps for Hummus:

1. In a food processor, blend ingredients together.
2. Set aside for an hour or more for seasonings to permeate, or dig in right away.
3. Serve.