I love hummus, but why is it so ridiculously expensive? $3 - $4 for 8 ounces of ground up garbanzo beans! So, grab an inexpensive can of garbanzo beans, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and a food processor...for less than $1 you can make your own hummus!
Prep Time10minutes
Total Time10minutes
AuthorKristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com
Ingredients
1can garbanzo beansrinsed & drained
1/3cupolive oil
2clovesgarlicminced
1tablespoonlemon juice
saltto taste
Instructions
Combine garbanzos, olive oil and garlic and lemon juice in a food processor - puree until smooth.
Add salt if desired.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Best served at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
Serve with pita chips or fresh veggies. Hummus is also delicious on my Mediterranean Pizza - see the recipe index on the left side of this page.