Traditional Hummus

Mmm...I love hummus. I love it on sandwiches. I love it on warm pita bread. I love it on veggies. I've made it several ways and now...this is the traditional way. It's so yummy on pita or this sunflower-wheat bread with cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. Yum!!

In a food processor, process:

1 can of garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained

1 large clove of garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon of tahini

juice of 1 lemon

sea salt

pepper

olive oil (stream in until smooth)

It will take several minutes to get it to the consistency you want. Remember to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl to catch any large pieces.

Italian Fusion Hummus

This hummus is so good! It's a mix of Greek and Italian flavors and it comes together so well.

1 can of chick peas, drained

2 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped

1/4 cup of kalamata olives, pitted

salt

pepper

olive oil

Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor. Stream in olive oil as mixture is processing. The consistency should be smooth and creamy.