Homemade Hummus

Confession time: I might have a hummus addiction (just ask my family lol). Seriously though, hummus is an amazing food. It's full of nutrition - fiber, protein, magnesium, iron, vitamin B6, and calcium to name a few. One fourth cup is only 100 calories. It tastes great. And it makes a perfect dip and/or spread for use on everything. I like eating it with pita chips (pictured) or carrots. It's also great spread on sandwiches and is a healthier choice than cheese or other condiments.

I mean, what's not to love?

So it's super simple to make, and lots cheaper than buying! Plus, as with anything, when you make your own, you can customize the flavor and consistency to your taste preference.

I like to use a meat grinder, because it gets it to a smoother consistency. But if you don't have one, no worries! Just use a blender or food processor. If you do like the smoother consistency and do not have a meat grinder, you may want to remove the skins from the chickpeas - but you are removing some of the fiber and nutrients with it!

Ingredients that I used for this recipe: a can of chickpeas, 1 teaspoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons EVOO, and pepper TT (to taste). You can also add water if you don't like it so thick.

First of all, grind up the chickpeas.

Magic! (:

Add your other ingredients and mix well!

That's about it! You can run it through the food processor again to make it smoother. Also, many recipes call for tahini (sesame paste). Tahini acts as a glue and makes the hummus less crumbly, but I personally like it better without that. If you want the mouth-feel, but don't have tahini - feel free to add a couple tablespoons of smooth peanut butter for the same effect.

Pretty easy, huh? I hope you enjoy!

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