Simple Foods

Today, I’m going to write about hummus.  Hummus is one of those foods that is pretty simple to make but even simpler to buy.  So why make it?  It’s a staple in our house and without hummus our fridge feels empty.  It’s the equivalent of being out of coffee, milk, bananas...you get the idea.  For me there’s something so simple and gratifying about being able to create something that I physically need to survive. Dramatic, I know.  Hummus is also one of those things that’s very difficult to mess up.  It includes at the very least, 5 ingredients, which are thrown into a blender and then voila: hummus! I find myself drawn to simple recipes when I’m feeling anxious or upset.  These types of recipes ground me in a way that very few things can, besides a big hug or puppies.  So for my first post I chose to write about something simple, tasty, and filling.  I hope that through the evolution of this blog I continue to provide simple recipes that are the foundation of our home and can hopefully be a foundation of yours as well.  

Hummus

2 (15.5 oz) cans of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) no salt added

2 garlic cloves (crushed)

½ cup tahini

¼ cup water

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspon pepper

Place all ingredients, except for the water, in food processor/blender. Add water until desired consistency.  If you’re feeling adventurous you can add fresh herbs to give it more zing.  I like to add basil, thyme or dill to mine.