Homemade Traditional Hummus

  • 1 16 oz. Package of Dried Chickpeas/aka Garbanzo Beans
  • 6 Tbs. Tahini
  • 2 – 3 Cloves of Garlic (minced)
  • ⅓ Cup of Lemon Juice (fresh squeezed)
  • ⅓ Cup of Olive Oil
  • ¼ Cup of Water
  • Salt to Taste

Day One

  1. Add the chickpeas to a pot of water.
  2. Add in 1 tablespoon of salt and cover the pot with a lid.
  3. Soak the dry chickpeas overnight in the water and salt.

Day Two

  1. Drain the water and move the chickpeas to a mixing bowl.
  2. In the bowl add the tahini and the garlic.
  3. Blend with an immersion blender or a food processor, adding in the olive oil and lemon juice slowly.
  4. Add in water as needed to reach the desired consistency and add salt to taste.
  5. Adjust as needed. 

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