Ingredients

• 30 ounces canned chickpeas (2 cans)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and place in a food processor or blender.
2. Reserve 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add remaining olive oil, juice from the lemon, lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder to the chickpeas.
3. Process or blend until smooth. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to thin if needed.
4. Place in a bowl and top with reserved tablespoon of olive oil.

Helpful hints

• Compare brands and select chickpeas with the lowest sodium content.
• Serve hummus with a cut pita, low-salt pita chips or raw vegetables.
• If using a lemon, use a small sieve to catch the seeds when pouring into other ingredients.