Easy Hummus Recipe

I love hummus, but why is it so ridiculously expensive? 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!

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Easy Hummus Recipe

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 Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Kristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com

Ingredients

  • 1 can garbanzo beans rinsed & drained
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine garbanzos, olive oil and garlic and lemon juice in a food processor - puree until smooth.
  2. Add salt if desired.
  3. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
  4. 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.

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MonikaW
9 years ago

5 stars
Tried this today and used some for the mediterranean pizza it was great!! thanks so much for the simple recipe!

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