Hummus

Ingredients:

• water

• 3/4 cup dried chickpeas

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons tahini

• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 lemon juiced

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup ice water

Utensils:

• food processor

• bowl

• large sauce pan with lid

• rubber spatula

• strainer

Instructions:

1. get a bowl and add 3/4 cup of dried chickpeas and cover the chickpeas with 2 inches of water

2. place them in the fridge to soak for at least 12 hours

3. once the chickpeas have soaked transfer them into a large sauce pan and cover them with 1 inch of water

4. add 1/2 tsp of baking soda to the pan and stir together

5. place on the stove and bring to a boil

6. once boiling, cover the pan with the lid and simmer for 2 hours or until chickpeas are soft

7. once the chickpeas are soft, pour them into a strainer to remove the water

8. add the cooked chickpeas to a food processor

9. add 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp of tahini to the processor

10. add 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp of olive oil to the processor

11. add the juice of 1/2 a lemon to the processor

12. add 2 garlic cloves to the processor

13. add 1/2 tsp of salt to the processor and begin blending

14. as the processor is running, slowly pour in 1/4 cup of ice water and blend until completely smooth

15. store hummus in an airtight container with a drizzle of olive oil over the top to prevent the top from hardening

When you're ready for serving, enjoy hummus with some pita, or veggies.