You've never truly enjoyed Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine until you’ve tasted real hummus. Maybe you’ve tried it canned, but with just a little effort you can make real hummus in your kitchen with natural ingredients. And I promise you, it will make all the difference in your cooking. Let's get started!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup uncooked chickpeas/garbanzo beans (yields 1 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas)
4 tbsp Tahini 
1 lime, juice of
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or soy yogurt
Olive oil
Dash of sumac or paprika for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Soak chickpeas overnight: 2 parts water to 1 part chickpeas. Drain and boil in a cooking pot with water for 1 to 2 hours. Strain and run them under cold water, rubbing them gently to remove the skin.

Blend tahini, lemon juice and garlic cloves in your food processor until fully combined. Add the chickpeas, salt and Greek (or soy) yogurt and continue to puree until you achieve a creamy and smooth texture. Top it with olive oil and a dash of paprika or sumac. Serve with warm pita bread and vegetables of your choice.