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Here is Nae Nae's (my mom) secret recipe for her Italian Hummus (not so secret anymore).
This Italian Hummus is super delish, and very easy to make and no tahini. Great for the holiday party season that is upon us!
Italian Hummus
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb. bag of organic garbanzo beans
- 1 lemon (fresh juice)
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt (Celtic Grey, Himalayan, or Redmond Real Salt)
- 3-4 cloves of garlic
- Start with 1/2 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (add more as needed to get desired smooth creamy consistency)
- 1 tsp. of oregano (dried)
- Optional: Sprinkle oregano on top of hummus before serving
Directions
- Take the 1 lb. bag of garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas), and place in a pot with enough water to cover beans by 1 inch.
- Bring water to a boil, then boil for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover pot, and let stand for 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
- Next, drain the beans in a strainer, and add to your food processor.
- Combine with garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, sea salt, EVOO, and oregano.
- Blend with 's' blade until you obtain a nice smooth texture. If too dry, feel free to add more EVOO into the blend.
- Place in a serving bowl, garnish with sprinkled oregano, and serve with your favorite vegetable sticks.
- Note: This is 'Italian Hummus' and does not contain tahini.
