Slow Cooker Chickpea Directions:

Place 7 cups water, 1 pound dry chickpeas, sorted and rinsed, 1/4 tsp baking soda in crockpot. Cover and cook on high heat for 4 hours, low heat 8-9 hours, or until tender. Drain and shell for hummus recipe.

Hummus Directions:

Place chickpeas, garlic, salt in food processor. Process for 15-20 seconds. Stop, scrape sides of bow and process for another 20 seconds.

Add lemon juice and water. Process for 20 seconds. Add Tahini, process 20 seconds, scrape sides of bowl. With processor running drizzle in olive oil.

Serve with Greek olives and additional olive oil if desired. Dip pita bread, pretzels, etc.