Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry garbanzo/chickpeas
• 1/3 cup tahini (see recipe)- optional
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried dill or basil (or 2 Tbsp fresh)
• 1 tsp red onion (diced)
• 1/2 cup spring water

Equipment:

• Food Processor or Blender

Method:

1. Rinse chickpeas and place in a large pan covered in fresh water. 
2. Boil chickpeas for 6 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and loosely cover for 1 hour.
4. Drain and rinse the chickpeas well. 
5. Return to pan, cover in water. 
6. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours or until softened. 
7. Drain and rinse again. 
8. Add the chickpeas and the remaining ingredients except the olive oil and onions into the food processor/blender and blend until a smooth creamy texture is achieved. 
9. Garnish with olive oil and diced onions.