Hummus

Start off 2015 with something really healthy!

Hummus

Hummus - Chef Jeff Bland, US Foods

¼ Cup Tahini
1 Garlic Clove, minced fine.
½ to 1 Teaspoon Cumin
¼ Cup Lemon Juice
1, 15 ounce can Food Lion Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans), drained and washed.
2 Tablespoons Food Lion Olive Oil
Water as needed
Salt

Place the tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and garlic in a food processor. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the processor bowl and process for another 30 seconds. Add in the chick peas and process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the processor bowl, add the olive oil and process for one more minute. Carefully remove the blade and scrape down, along with placing the hummus in a bowl and topping off with extra olive oil and chopped parsley.

Tahini is a sesame seed paste and can be found in the health food section of most stores. 
Hummus is a nutritious snack full of healthy monounsaturated fats and fiber.  Serve it as a dip with fresh cut vegetables, as a filling or condiment for a sandwich or wrap.
You can make hummus out of just about any bean including black beans, cannellini beans, or black-eyed peas. 
Feel free to experiment with different flavors buy adding different ingredients like roasted peppers, artichokes, olives, roasted garlic, or pesto.