Simply Stinking Good Hummus

Sometimes things can be simplified, and it works for us. This hummus is one of those dishes- for me. It used to be that when I wanted to make hummus, I had two problems

1. I had to go out and buy tahini because I didn't have any.

2. I had tahini, but it was expired. 

After I made hummus, I had tahini sitting in the fridge, and there are TWO things I use tahini for. Hummus and Sukiyaki Sauce- which is awesome, but that's another post. I just don't use tahini enough. So I decided to make hummus without it. I add a little something to give it that tahini flavor, it's an ingredient I always have on hand, AND it has a longer shelf life. Perfection. Simple. Easy. Still stinking good. I know this isn't traditional, but it really does work in a pinch.
If you'd like some Pita bread with your hummus, I've got you covered HERE.

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Simply Stinking Good Hummus

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Give Peas A Chance: Simply Stinking Good Hummus

1- 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained, or one can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1-2 cloves of garlic, grated (or mashed into a paste with a little salt)

2-3 tablespoons olive oil

1-2 teaspoons sesame seed oil

1 Lemon, reserve zest

Water

Kosher salt

Cayenne pepper (to taste, optional)

Top with-

Olive oil

Paprika

Flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1. Place chickpeas in the food processor or blender.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil to the food processor, processes until smooth. 
3. Add lemon zest (optional) and juice from half the lemon and process.
4. Add remaining oil to the chickpeas, if needed, to get the consistency smooth. 
5. If the hummus is not as smooth a consistency as you like, add a tablespoon of water at a time and process.
6. TASTE.
7. Add salt, lemon juice, and sesame oil to adjust seasonings as needed.
8. Transfer hummus to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and top with paprika and/or flat-leaf parsley.

-Roasted Garlic can be used

-I usually double this recipe.

-It's not traditional, but curry powder or cumin are good in hummus also.