I can’t understand why we go to the store and pay at least $5.00 per pound of hummus.  The ingredients are really simple, and overall it is a huge crowd pleaser.  With Superbowl Sunday coming up, I thought I would post my favorite additions to our basic recipe.

2 cans chickpeas (with the juice)

1/2 cup of garlic olive oil

1/2 cup of lemon juice

2 tsp garlic salt

3 Large Double stuffed green olives jalapeno garlic (from Costco)

1 tsp parsley

2 tbs roasted crushed garlic

In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients until very smooth (about 4 minutes)

For a Spicy rendition try this:

2 cans chickpeas (drained)

2 tsp adobe sauce (from the canned adobe chili with whole chipotle peppers)

1/2 cup olive oil

2 tsp onion powder

1/2 cup tequila (use the cheap stuff)

2 tbs crushed garlic

juice of 1 lime

1 tsp pepper blend

Blend for about 4 minutes in a food processor or blender until smooth.

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