Hummus

We love to eat hummus with raw vegetables or crackers. Maggie just licks it off the carrot stick and then asks for a refill.

1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2 Tbs tahini (sesame paste)
red pepper flakes, to taste
salt, to taste
2-3 Tbs. lemon juice
1-2 cloves garlic
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 tsp. white vinegar

The amounts and flavorings in this recipe are up to you! Just toss everything into a food processor and blend to desired texture. It should be a thick paste, so if you add to much liquid, add more beans or vice versa. I don't like a lot of garlic, so I typically just add a pinch of garlic powder. Tahini can be found in most grocery stores (I've seen it at Wal-Mart, Albertson's, etc.) either next to the peanut butter or in the Asian food section. Hummus is a great source of protien and a good way to convince yourself to eat more veggies!