# Hummus

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This hummus is made with canned chick peas, so is immediately gratifying.

You can vary this recipe by adding 2 T chopped cilantro. Or, substitute an aromatic sesame oil for the olive oil. Season the spread with cumin, finely diced jalapeño pepper, or scallions.

Source: |  | Difficulty: | Easy
Base: | Vegetable | Ethnicity: | Middle Eastern
Course: | Appetizer | Servings: | 6

Ingredients:

15 | ounces chick pea - one can
⅓ | cup water - hot
1 | large lemon - squeezed
2 | cloves garlic
1 | tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
1/8 | teaspoon salt
1 | pinch chili (red, ground)
¼ | teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Drain the chick peas, rince well, and put them into the work bowl of a food processor.
2. Begin to process, gradually adding the hot water to make a light, spreadable consistency.