Hummus & 2 Pitas Recipe

Hummus Preparation

1. 1

   Soak the Chickpeas

   Rinse the dried chickpeas under cold water and soak them in a large bowl of water overnight, or for at least 8 hours.

2. 2

   Cook the Chickpeas

   Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a large pot, add the chickpeas, baking soda, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 1 to 1.5 hours until the chickpeas are tender.

3. 3

   Blend the Hummus

   Drain the cooked chickpeas, reserving some water. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding reserved water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

4. 4

   Serve

   Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with additional olive oil, and garnish with chopped Kalamata olives. Serve with warm pita bread.