Late night Hummus

Its 1:30 and I'm craving a snack and all I have are 9 cans of chick peas in the cupboard (I<3 Costco)

LATE NIGHT HUMMUS

So my version this evening went a little something like
- 1 can chickpeas
- Some lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- some chick pea water from the can of chick peas
- Some salt
- some scrapings from the bottom of the tahini jar


But if you want a real recipe this is what it should be (c/o Fresh at home - everyday vegetarian cooking) DISCLAIMER - I am no vegetarian, I just make it because it tastes good.

2 cups cooked or canned chickpease (equals 1 can chickpeas usually)
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp tahini
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp filtered water


In food processor (I use a large measuring cup and then mix it up with a handblender- much easier and less mess and "pieces" to clean) puree all ingredients. Add more water if necessary to get the consistency you like. I prefer using the water from the chickpea can... maybe a little ghetto, but the consistency and flavour is better.

To make it more "authentic" put the dip in a shallow dish and drizzle it with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.  Hummus goodness. Then serve with olives, sliced onion (I prefer red), hot peppers and whatever pickle type extras you have on hand.

I like brown rice crackers or Mary's gluten free crackers which I also bought in supersize at Costco (yay for Costco for carrying GF! They really do have everything!).  Although I have to admit, not my favourite cracker... but is ok enough when super cheap in supersize.