Hummus

One of my lunch staples for the vegatarian I babysit, is Hummus.  It's so easy to make that you really don't need to ever buy it.  Mix all of the following together in a food processor until it's the consistency you like:

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 T olive oil
1T lemon juice
3 roasted red peppers
salt and pepper
water - add enough to make it the right consistency

Sometimes I add a few shakes of dried basil.  I also pack this in my daughter's lunch and she LOVES it when I add the basil.  You can use this as a dip with veggies, pita bread, or crackers.  For lunch, I like to spread this on the inside of a whole wheat pita and cut it up.  It's easy for a 1-year old to eat and not too messy!