humous

Humous has to be one of my very favorite foods. Its so yummy and filling as well as being very good for you. If you have children I think you cant go wrong getting them to like it . its such an easy lunch to prepare.

Because we were eating so much of the stuff in our vegetarian household I decided I was going to make it. I am sure most of you know how but I will give you my recipe anyhow.

serve as a dip with grilled pita breads or crackers ( I am partial to a pumpkin seed ryvita)

put into a sandwich as a delicious filling with salads or even just eat it just like that..like I do on occasion on a piece of celery. Its addictive

This is the method I use for 1 tin of chickpeas but I usually do 2 tins due to my greedy nature.

1 tin of chickpeas chucked into a food processor with a peeled piece of garlic. whizz up a bit before adding 2 tablespoons of tahini (sesame seed paste) a tablespoon or 2 of the chickpea brine and juice of 2 lemons.

continue whizzing adding a drizzle of olive oil continually with some rock salt and pepper (to taste- note it does need the salt and pepper I think) when its blended and a good consistency (about 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil I think) you can decant into a tupperware container and have a ready snack or lunch.

enjoy!