Basic hummus is simple to make and easily customizable
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 fully juiced lemon)
3 tablespoons warm water (plus extra for thinning, see tip)
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1. Place all the ingredients in a high-sided container, food processor or blender. Blend the ingredients until smooth, about 5 minutes.
2. Taste, and adjust seasoning to your liking.
3. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes before serving.
Tasty tips
--I use an immersion blender to make this hummus recipe. It makes clean up a breeze; plus, you can store the hummus in the container that it gets blended in. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can make this recipe in a food processor or blender.
--Use tablespoon by tablespoon of warm water to thin out the hummus.
--Hummus can be made ahead and stored covered in the fridge. Try to take it out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving to make it more flavorful.
(Kary Osmond is a Canadian recipe developer and former television host of the popular daytime cooking show "Best Recipes Ever." Her easy recipes include helpful tips to guide you along the way, and her love of plant-based cooking offers healthy alternatives to some of your favorite dishes. Learn more at www.karyosmond.com.)
