Everyone loves hummus

Last night I showed my vegetarian hummus-loving cousin Z how to make her own hummus. And then it occurred to me... I've never shared my hummus recipe here. Which is silly, given the frequency with which I make the stuff (not to mention my previously confessed habit of eating weird garbanzo bean lunches). My dippin' instruments of choice are thick strips of red pepper or slices of cucumber - crisp, fresh, and (because it's me) carrying a lively kick.

So first, to set the mood:

And here ya have it:

Maggie's Classic Hummus

1 can chickpeas
1/3 cup tahini
2-3 garlic cloves, to taste
1.5 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons water
8 dashes hot sauce

Put into a food processor and press go. (Best directions ever, no?)

Feeling wild? Throw in some roasted red peppers.

And that's it! Gotta love it. I do.