Easy Homemade Hummus

I've loved hummus for years but the last year it has been a crucial part of going dairy-free. It is a great replacement for cheese on things like chips, burritos, wraps, etc. We used to buy the organic hummus at Trader Joe's, which is good, but it's a lot cheaper to make it yourself. Especially since our family will eat an entire container in one meal. This recipe has been adapted from here, which I used at the beginning of my elimination diet when I attempted to eliminate garlic (that one didn't last). I don't know my exact measurements anymore as I usually start with this and then adjust until it tastes just right. If you want perfectly smooth hummus, removing the skins from the chickpeas helps a lot but is a bit time consuming so we don't usually do it.

Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 can or 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans/chickpeas
• ¼ cup tahini
• ¼ cup cold water
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. cumin
• ¼ tsp. salt
• Pinch of paprika
• Sprinkle of garlic powder or 1 clove of garlic

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor (or high-powered blender if you have one) and process until smooth. 
2. Taste and adjust ingredients until desired taste and consistency are reached.