Dave's Favorite Hummus

Those who love hummus will dive right in to this delicious dip. For newcomers, this recipe is a perfect introduction.

From the barefoot contessa cookbook, by Ina Garten. 

 

Serving suggestion: 

 

Prep and cook time:

 15 min prep, 5 min cook
 

Makes:

 8 servings

Ingredients:

 

2 c

 canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
  1½ tsp salt
  4 garlic cloves, minced
  ⅓ c tahini (sesame paste)
  6 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 large lemons)
  2 Tbsp water or liquid from chickpeas
  8 dashes Tabasco sauce
  4 heads Belgian endive, trimmed, with leaves separated

Directions:

  1. In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, salt, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, water and Tabasco to a coarse puree. 

  2. Transfer hummus to a bowl. Place in the center of a large platter and arrange endive leaves around the bowl.