Indulge: Hummus

Indulge will be recipe posts because i think we should all indulge a little bit.
Hummus is a favorite of mine and my friends and my mom. Its perfect to just much on when reading or watching tv or as a party food. You can find hummus at the store but its so easy and inexpensive to make that I wanted to encourage that option.

Basic Hummus Recipe
15 oz Can of Garbanzo beans
1/4 c tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove of garlic, crushed through press
1/8 tsp salt
reserved garbanzo bean liquid to taste

garlic press
food processor
strainer
bowl
hummus container

Drain the beans over a bowl, reserve liquid
Process beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until smooth
Add liquid 1 tsp at a time and process until hummus reaches the consistency that suits you (i like it the same creaminess of mashed potatos).
Serve as a dip or spread.

Alternatives
red pepper
chipotle
ginger
green onion
and so much more. Have fun with it.

I reccommend with veggie chips or baked pitas.