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Classic hummus recipe - Magical Realist - Dec 18, 2015 I can never find hummus in my grocery store. I check the dip section, the cheese section, the refrigerated salsa section, but no dice. So here's a recipe for homemade hummus. It's easier and better than store-bought. YIELD: 2-3 CUPS SPREAD CLASSIC HUMMUS Classic hummus recipe that's easy, affordable, and delicious! Can be prepared in less than 5 minutes! PREP: 5 MINS TOTAL: 5 MINS INGREDIENTS: 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2-3 Tbsp. tahini (sesame paste) 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. cumin pinch of salt and pepper (to taste) 1/4 cup water (or the leftover chickpea juice from the can) OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: more olive oil chopped fresh Italian-leaf parsley paprika (or smoked paprika) toasted pine nuts DIRECTIONS: Add first seven ingredients (chickpeas thru salt/pepper) to a food processor, and blend until smooth. Add in the water (or chickpea juice) and continue blending until it reaches your desired consistency. Garnish with optional toppings, and serve or refrigerate." http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/classic-hummus/