2cupsCanned Chickpeas 19oz can, drained and rinsed
1teaspoonBaking Soda
1largeLemonjuiced
¼cupOlive Oil
¼cupTahini
1teaspoonCumin
1teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonCold Water
Topping Ingredients
1cupCherry Tomatoeshalved
1cupCucumbercubed
1cupAssorted Pitted Oliveshalved
¼cupRed Onionthinly sliced
½cupCrumbled Feta
?teaspoonCayenne Pepper sprinkle on hummus
Instructions
Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas in a large pot with the baking soda. Cover the chickpeas with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 20 minutes or until the chickpeas have bloated and the skins are falling off.
After simmering the chickpeas, rinse them under cold water for a minutes. Drain any excess water and place them in the bowl of a food processor.
Add the juice of the lemon, olive oil, tahini, cumin, salt, and water to the food processor. Puree all the ingredients until the hummus is smooth.
Place the hummus on a serving plate and sprinkle it with cayenne pepper.
Place the topping ingredients on top of the hummus and serve with pita chips.