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Creamy Hummus

compiled from several online recipes
Course Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword chickpeas, garlic, lemon, sesame
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained with liquid reserved
  • ½ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin
  • juice of 1 lemon, plus more as needed
  • paprika, for garnish (optional)
  • chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Put everything except the garnishes in a food processor and pulse until everything becomes a fine, even mash.
  • Add the chickpea liquid (or water) as needed to produce a smoother puree.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary. Continue to puree on high until the hummus becomes very smooth and creamy, about 5–10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with garnishes and serve with pita slices or vegetables for dipping.