Easy Hummus for Campers

With few ingredients, why spend a lot of money when
a buck will get you a BIG serving of tasty hummus?

One of the friends of the sister blog (vantrekker.blogspot.com) left a comment and asked about making hummus with an immersion blender.  I tried last night and liked the results.  The first batch was a little thin so let me make a couple of suggestions...

Don't use all of the bean liquid.  Reserve some and add into the hummus as needed.

• Use a DEEP container.  I had bits of chickpeas on me, the walls, the bed, etc. in the camper van as a result of the blending process.  I'd recommend using something like a malt cup.

• This one is a little bit difficult to blend.  It will take you a while to mix or you can always blend it in batches and combine them.

Easy Camper's Hummus

1 can of chickpeas (reserving liquid)
2 teaspoons of your favorite olive oil
2 teaspoons of cumin
1 teaspoon of hot pepper oil (optional, of course!)
Hot pepper flakes (if desired)
Fresh ground pepper (if desired)

Reserve the bean liquid.  Place the chickpeas and oil(s) into a container for blending.  Start the blending process, adding in the bean liquid to achieve the desired texture.  Add the spices, too.  I like using a little hot oil for extra flavor.  This is a fairly bland product, so season, season, season!

Have fun!

Bradford, the "Van Trekker"