Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried garbanzo beans
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 12 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 cup lemon juice
  • salt

Method

  • Rinse and sort chick peas.
  • Let soak 6-8 hours.
  • Drain soaked peas.
  • Simmer over medium heat 1.5-2 hours or until tender.
  • Drain, reserving liquid.
  • Add all ingredients together in a food processor and puree until desired consistency is reached.
  • The reserved liquid from the beans can be added in small amounts until the hummus is smooth enough.
  • Note: The ingredients listed can be varied depending on your tastes.
  • Also, try adding a dash of cayenne and letting the mixture sit over night for a kick :).
  • One serving is about 1/4-1/2C.