Easy Vegan Hummus

Served with Mediterranean chickpea couscous (recipe and ingredients from Hello Fresh!) and toasted whole wheat pita bread (from Trader Joe’s!)

Ingredients:

• 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 4 tbsp of oil (or tahini)
• 1 1/2 tbsp of minced garlic
• 1/2 lemon
• 1/3 cup of fresh cilantro (or herb of choice)
• ground black pepper to taste
• ground coriander to taste (optional; can be any seasoning of choice)
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, no oil (optional; can be any add-in of choice)

Directions:

Add one can of drained and rinsed chickpeas, minced garlic, oil, and lemon into a food processor or blender. Blend until the consistency is smooth. Then add the seasonings of choice, and blend again. Lastly, add the herb of choice, and pulse to incorporate but not disintegrate the herb. Mix in any other topping desired, such as sun-dried tomatoes or chopped olives! Serve chilled.