Hummus - 4 points

I have a headache. In fact, I have had a headache for four days. It is an insidious migraine that is refusing to go away no matter how much healing, love, and drug therapy I throw at it. Still, there is always a bright side. First, I am reminded to fully enjoy the days when my head does not hurt. Second, I get to be proud of myself that I pocketed away a recipe to show you on a day like today. A couple of weeks ago I made hummus for a social function. It is one of my favorite, easy appetizers.

Hummus
1 3/4 cups dried chick peas
3 3/4 cups water
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
ground paprika to garnish

1. Soak chick peas in water for 4 hours, up to overnight. Drain chick peas, place in a pan with 3 3/4 cups water and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered for one hour; drain.
2. Place chick peas, lemon juice, oil, garlic, 1/4 cup water, and salt in a food processor and pulse at 30 second intervals until smooth. Sprinkle with paprika to serve.
3. 4 points per 1/4 cup serving

I am wishing I had some hummus right now, as hummus on toast would be a lovely, quick dinner on a day when I do not feel enthusiastic about cooking.

Now, to add to my interesting day, there is a puppy who has taken up residence in my backyard. I have named him Rufus Wainwright. I suppose I should go find out to whom he belongs.... He is awfully cute, and he seems to like it here. Maybe his owner will be angry with him for running away and will want me to keep him. I mean, I did already give him an awesome name.