Humus Recipe

For months, I've been sending people to this website when they ask for the recipe for my wife's delicious humus. Today, somebody pointed out that it wasn't here. So, let's fix that. Here's the recipe, along with some comments and observations by me:

In food processor or blender, mix

• 2 cans of chickpeas - drain most of the water from the cans (not all). Some people don't like canned, so they buy dehydrated chickpeas and soak them. Not much point in that.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3-to-4 tablespoons. Don't use canola oil or other oils if you want a real humus taste and texture.
• Sesame Tahini - 3 tablespoons. You can find this at most grocery stores in our area, or Trader Joe's has it.
• Juice of 1-2 lemons. Fresh squeezed is definitely better.
• Fresh garlic (2-3 cloves)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon or to taste)
• Cumin (1 tablespoon or to taste)
• Parsley(optional). Add it afterwards on top of everything.

Turn the machine on. In our Cuisinart, it takes about 5 minutes.
Adjust amounts and time to your tastes.

Spread it on a plate and garnish with paprika and cumin, chickpeas, and drizzle with olive oil.

From: http://www.xmlhead.com/archives/000285.html