Homemade Hummus

9 cloves garlic, peeled
4 cans garbanzo beans, drained
2/3 C lemon juice
¾ C tahini
½ C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ C water
1 T + 1 t cumin
1 T + 1 t coriander
1 t kosher salt
½ t pepper

Place garlic in food processor. Pulse on and off until the garlic is minced. Add remaining ingredients to the food processor and turn it on. Keep this on for a while until everything is completely incorporated and smooth.

Options:

* Add fresh dill (chopped) or dill weed – stir it into finished hummus.

* Add chopped kalamatas – to get it finely chopped use a small food processor – stir into finished hummus.

* Add roasted red peppers, make sure they are patted dry and finely chopped – stir into finished hummus.

* Add pesto – stir into finished hummus.

This makes a TON so I froze it in individual portions (Wilton 415-9400 Easy Flex Silicone 3-Inch Reusable Baking Cups, 12 Count) so we can enjoy for weeks to come! I decided to stir in a jar of roasted red peppers in a garlic and olive sauce and it gave it just the kick I wanted! Cody LOVES this spread on any veggies, crackers or toast! It is super healthy and so yummy!!!!

*Courtesy of: mama, Jeanne Stanton