Basic Hummus

A simple blend of garlic, garbanzo beans and sesame seeds is all it takes to whip up a tasty, versatile hummus!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 53 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic in olive oil for approximately 3 minutes, until tender.

Step 2

Place garbanzo beans in a blender or food processor with approximately 1 teaspoon reserved liquid. Process until smooth. Mix in the garlic, sesame seeds, salt and pepper. Blend to desired consistency, increasing the amount of reserved garbanzo bean liquid as desired. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.