It needs to have 1/4 tsp. of Cumin.

This is a great recipe, it is easy to use, and every time my hummus is perfect! The best part... not too many ingredients. Thanks for posting!

Nice simple recipe, the 1/4 tsp. of Cumin recommended by the first commenter is a nice touch as well.

This recipe is vary simple but very good. There is no reason for me to buy it when I can make it. Eddie

This is such a great recipe. Thank you Jamie! We are making it before for an appetizer this Thanksgiving - Yum!

I used 2 cups of garbanzo beans, 2 large cloves of roasted garlic, 2 tbsp. of lemon juice and olive oil, 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds, salt and pepper to taste and 1/4 tsp. cumin. I did not follow the recipe because I was missing ingredients. It turned out very tasty and very filling!

To the mix I have added 1/4 tsp. curry powder and 1/4 tsp. cumin and a tbsp. parsley flakes. If you do not have the sesame seeds or the tahini paste I have found that regular peanut butter (I prefer creamy) is a good substitute. As a filling for a Pita Sandwich I try not to blend the mixture to too thin a texture.

Take it to the next level and cook your own garbanzo beans. They just have to soak in water, then simmer on stove for a couple of hours. This makes this recipe more organic. I just clean or do something while it cooks!

Thanks Tiki, I was wondering about that because the cans of garbanzo beans at the store have additives and I would really like to stay away from that.

Yes add cumin! However this time i was out of chick peas and substituted lima beans instead... Results: Fantastic flavor and so buttery!

Add 1/3 cup roasted red pepper for a little different flavor.

This is a keeper - creamy, nutty, oh so easy. Definitely add the cumin.

Try my friend's suggestion: buy dried chick peas, then sprout a cup or less. This assures more vitimans, less canned additives! I also grind sesamy seeds to replace tahini sauce. Add a little (anti-oxident) water to bring to the right consistance. Yes, to the cumin.

Adding 1 tablespoon of yogurt gives better results.

I added fresh basil and loved the taste!