Kitchen Tip: Easy Lemon Cilantro Hummus

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Hummus is a simple and low-cost food that is full of flavor and healthy, too. Like most consumers, I usually pick it up at the market, but that can get pricey. Next time, try whipping up a batch with the help of a blender or food processor.

Primarily made of chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, the Middle Eastern dish has ingredients that are cheap and easy to find. A 15-ounce can is about 67 cents at . If finding tahini proves to be difficult at your local grocer, try . I found it next to the peanut butter.

Come snack time, it's great served with pretzel sticks, vegetables or pita bread. 

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp Tahini
1 clove garlic, quartered
½ tsp kosher salt
15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and ⅓ cup liquid reserved
1 cup cilantro leaves, loosely packed

Directions

In the order listed, add ingredients, including reserve liquid, to a food processor or blender. Mix until the hummus is coarsely pureed. Season to taste. Chilling it overnight allows the flavors combine.

Recipe adapted from Real Simple.