Hummus is a tasty and nutritious food that can be used in a variety of ways. You can fill a sandwich with it, or dip pita triangles, chips, crackers, or raw veggies in it. Here is a good basic recipe.
Step One
Soak the dried chickpeas in cold water for 6 hours. Drain and rinse. Put in medium saucepan with 1 quart of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, cook until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
Step Two
Drain chickpeas, saving out some of the cooking water. Place chickpeas and all other ingredients into a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add as much of the chickpea cooking water as you need to create the desired consistency.
Step Three
Add any of the optional ingredients to create a variety of flavors.
Step Four
Place in covered container and chill in the refrigerator. Serve with additional olive oil drizzled over the top. Enjoy!