Hummus

Hummus

🥘 Ingredients

  • cayenne
    1 pinch
  • chickpeas
    1 14-oz can
  • cilantro
    1 Tbsp
  • cumin
    1/4 tsp
  • garlic
    1 clove
  • lemon juice
    3 Tbsp
  • olive oil
    2 Tbsp
  • parsley
    1 Tbsp
  • salt
    1/2 tsp
  • tahini
    6 Tbsp
  • water
    4 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • small bowl or measuring cup
  • small bowl or measuring cup
  • food processor
  • plastic wrap
  1. 1
    Combine lemon juice and water in a small bowl or measuring cup .
    lemon juice: 3 Tbsp, water: 4 tbsp
  2. 2
    Whisk together tahini and 2 tablespoons olive oil in second small bowl or measuring cup .
    tahini: 6 Tbsp, olive oil: 2 Tbsp
  3. 3
    Set aside 2 tablespoons chickpeas for garnish.
    chickpeas: 1 14-oz can
  4. 4
    Process remaining chickpeas, garlic , salt , cumin , and cayenne in food processor until almost fully ground, about 15 seconds.
    garlic: 1 clove, salt: 1/2 tsp, cumin: 1/4 tsp, cayenne: 1 pinch
  5. 5
    With machine running, add lemon juice-water mixture in steady stream through feed tube.
  6. 6
    Scrape down bowl and continue to process for 1 minute.
  7. 7
    With machine running, add oil-tahini mixture in steady stream through feed tube and continue to process until hummus is smooth and creamy (about 15 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed).
  8. 8
    Transfer hummus to serving bowl and sprinkle with reserved chickpeas and cilantro or parsley leaves over surface.
    cilantro: 1 Tbsp, parsley: 1 Tbsp
  9. 9
    Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until flavors meld, at least 30 minutes.
  10. 10
    Drizzle with olive oil and serve.