Basic Hummus

Directions

1. In a food processor or blender fitted with a metal blade, combine the garbanzo beans, lemon juice, tahini paste, soy sauce and garlic.

2. Process until smooth, if possible. If mixture is too dry, add a little of the reserved garbanzo bean liquid. With the machine running, add olive oil, a little at a time.

3. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.

4. Divide into containers and refrigerate.

Ingredients

• 14 1/2 oz. can(s) garbanzo beans, cooked rinsed and drained, reserving some liquid

• 1 medium lemon zested and juiced

• 2 tablespoon(s) sesame tahini

• 1 teaspoon(s) soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos (or sub salt to taste)

• 1 tablespoon(s) garlic chopped roughly

• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil