Special Fresh Hummus

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Special Fresh Hummus

 

2 cups shelled chickpeas

4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon plain salt or Iodized salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 medium cloves garlic

1/2 teaspoon dry oregano or 1 teaspoon fresh

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons tahini

 

Put chickpeas in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Add 1 tablespoon of the

lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about

20 minutes. Drain and place in food processor. Add other ingredients and pulse

food processor until everything is chopped, then blend until smooth. If the

mixture is too thick, add a little more olive oil until the desired consistency

is reached.

Makes approx. 2 cups.