Hummus with Sriracha

Hummus is a quick and healthy snack food that can also double as a mayonnaise substitute on a sandwich. I like it with more sriracha hot sauce than most people, but even if you don’t like foods hot try a little of the sriracha in this recipe.

1 15 oz can of garbanzo beans

2 Tablespoons of tahini

2-4 cloves of garlic, see note

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup water + 1 Tablespoon

1/4 teaspoon salt,optional

1-2 Tablespoons of Sriracha depending on how hot you want it

1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, optional

Drain liquid from canned garbanzos, and discard liquid.Blend all ingredients in a food processor for about 30 seconds, scrape well and blend another 30-45 seconds for a smooth consistency. Garnish with a drizzle of Sriracha sauce and serve with pita chips.
Note: I used my version of roasted garlic which is simply 1 cup of olive oil and 8-12 garlic cloves cooked on a stove top for 5-7 minutes on very low heat. I cool and store in the refrigerator until needed for garlic flavored oil or roasted garlic. If you use fresh uncooked garlic 1-2 cloves is plenty. Stays fresh for about one week in the refrigerator.