Sunday, February 04, 2007

Homemade Hummus

It seems like every vegetarian cook has their own favorite hummus recipe. This is mine, and while it varies greatly in proportion (depending on what I have in the cupboard), the basic ingredients stay the same. It's got a lovely sesame flavor, a nice tang from the lemon, and a depth of flavor provided by the salsa. I plan on having this on a sandwich with tempeh bacon and sliced avocado. Num!

1 cup canned garbanzo beans
2 Tbsp salsa
1 Tbsp tahini
1 clove garlic, minced
1 healthy splash lemon juice
1 drizzle sesame oil
1 pinch cumin
chipotle hot sauce to taste

Mash everything well with a potato masher. Then whip out your stick blender and have at it until it forms a lovely thick paste.