MY 2022 YUMMY HOME-MADE HUMMUS!

Ok friends, I make hummus weekly and by now, I eyeball all the ingredients. It is all about what you like and this is what I like.
 
Category:  Hors d” oeuvres
Approximate Prep and Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Approximate Cost: $2.80 per 1 cup
Difficulty Level:     X    Easy
Allergens, Other:  Gluten Free   __X__   Vegetarian __X__ 
Servings: 1 cup
 
Ingredients
1 (15 oz.) can of chickpeas (reserve half the liquid, discard the rest), rinse and drain the peas ($1.00)
3 large garlic cloves (.15)
½ tsp. salt and ½ tsp. pepper (.20)
3 tbsp. Tahini Sauce (.40)
2 ½ tbsp. of my basting olive oil (.40)
1 the juice of 1 lemon or 2 tbsp. lemon juice (.65)
 Smoked Paprika (Optional)
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Directions

1. Open the can, reserve half the liquid, discard the rest, rinse and drain the chickpeas.
2. In a mini food processor, add the garlic, salt, pepper and process.
3. Add the chickpeas, olive oil, reserved peas water, tahini and lemon juice, process until a smooth paste is obtained.
4. When done, refrigerate.
5. To serve as appetizer with crackers, sprinkle smoked paprika and basting olive oil over it.

 
Angie’s Basting Olive Oil:  www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oil