Hummus is so easy to make and very healthy. It usually contains chickpeas, lemon juice, basil, garlic (optional), and sesame tahini. This posting showcases three variations. All were very delicious with toasted bread or crackers. KALAMATA OLIVE HUMMUS 1 19 oz can and 1 14.5 oz can chickpeas (garbanzos) Juice of 1 lemon (3-4 Tb) 1 tsp minced garlic 5 large fresh basil leaves 2 Tb tahini 3-4 oz pitted kalamata olives 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth adding olive oil to get desired consistency. ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS 1 19 oz can and 1 14.5 oz can chickpeas (garbanzos) Juice of 1 lemon (3-4 Tb) 1 tsp minced garlic 4-5 fresh large basil leaves 2 Tb tahini 3 large roasted red peppers from jar of roasted red peppers 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil Combine all ingredients in food processor and process adding olive oil as needed until smooth. GARLIC PESTO HUMMUS 1 19 oz can and 1 14.5 oz can chickpeas (garbanzos) Juice of 1 lemon 2 Tb minced garlic 1-1/2 Tb Classico pesto 4-5 fresh large basil leaves 2 Tb tahini 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil Combine all ingredients into a food processor. Process, adding olive oil, until smooth. Y’all Enjoy!

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Grew up in Clearwater, Florida. Graduated from Clearwater High School. Work for Pinellas County Schools as a technology technician. View all posts by Two Cousins and a Skillet