that time of the year....

For cool dishes and delicious salads. 

I love me a good hummus. This is the easiest recipe for hummus I've found. It takes a can of chickpeas or chickpea flour. We used chickpea flour. 

Recipe for easy Hummus

Ingredients 

1 cup of chick peas (or chick pea flour-

Enough water to make a paste to your liking. About 1 1/2 - 2 cups of water)

Salt and red pepper flakes

Juice of one lemon

1 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, garlic, cumin, and ¼ teaspoon of salt to a food processor. 

Process until smooth and creamy. If needed, add additional water to thin out the hummus and ¼ teaspoon

of salt to your taste. 

It's easier to use canned chickpeas since they're already cook. If you use chickpea flour you must cook it first by adding enough water and salt. Cook over medium heat and stir to avoid lumps.  Cooked for about 10-15 minutes.  Transferred to a bowl and put in the fridge to cool off. 

When it's cooled completely mix all ingredients together either by hand or in a food processor. 

If you have tahini sauce on hand add a tablespoon to the mix. You can also add sesame seeds to the mixture for crunchiness. Either way you will love it. 

Serve with tortilla or pita crisps or with your favorite crackers. 

Enjoy.