Everyday Hummus

Karen in Anchorage sent this one today. She makes a batch of this every week for lunch. Stuff into pita bread with chopped red, orange, or yellow bell peppers and lettuce - yum! Even better if you have some fresh cooked asparagus to toss in.

2/3 cup dry garbanzo beans, soaked overnight
1 Tbsp olive oil
5 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp sesame tahini
2-3 fresh garlic cloves, mashed or passed through garlic press
1 tsp salt
1/2 - 1 tsp hot pepper flakes, to taste
3-4 oz fresh basil leaves (optional)

Change water garbanzo beans have been soaking in and cook for an hour or so, until tender. Drain and put in food processor with rest of ingredients. Process until smooth. If too thick, add a bit of cooking water or more lemon to thin.