Hummus

 hummus with thyme garnish

Every time I make this people rave.  It's my favorite hummus. 

Ingredients

3 C cooked chick peas (garbanzos)             
2 T tamari (soy sauce) 

1 T oil, olive                                                      
1/2 C lemon juice

1 1/2 C onion, chopped                                  
1 t cumin powder

5 cloves garlic, minced                                   
1/4 t cayenne

3/4 C carrots, chopped                                   
1/2 t salt

1 C tahini, roasted (sesame butter)

Directions

Saute onion in olive oil on medium heat for about 2 minutes.  Add carrots and garlic.  Saute a couple more minutes.  Place chick peas in food processor.  Puree.  Add the rest of ingredients and puree till smooth.

NOTE:  lemony taste will disappear as the hummus sits.

super easy and so good!

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