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Garlic Lemon Hummus

Homemade hummus is better than any store bought! Garbanzo beans are blended with tahini, garlic and lemon to become a zesty dip. A bit of green za'atar and flavored olive oil makes this dish amazing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: garlic lemon hummus
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 (15 oz) cans garbanzo beans drained with liquid reserved
  • 2/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (from 1-2 lemons)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp green za'atar

Instructions

  • Open the cans of garbanzo beans. Drain the liquid in a Pyrex measuring cup and reserve it.
  • Using the garlic press, mince one clove of garlic and set aside.
  • Put the garbanzo beans, tahini, olive oil, 3 cloves of garlic, lemon and salt in the blender and blend at low speed. 
  • While blending, add the liquid back in to the consistency of your liking.
  • When the hummus is blended to the desired texture, serve in a bowl and top off with a drizzle of olive oil, the minced garlic, and sprinkle with the green za'atar.
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Notes

You can also add 1 tbsp sriracha or 1-2 jalapenos (seeds removed) if you want it spicy.