Hummus

Ingredients
- 1/3 cup good-quality tahini
- 2-4 tablespoons cold water, or more if needed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- juice of 1 lemon (2-3 tablespoons)
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas*, rinsed and drained
- optional toppings: extra drizzle of olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika, toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- 1
Add tahini, cold water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic and lemon juice to a food processor. Puree until smooth.
- 2
Add in the chickpeas. Puree for 3-4 minutes, pausing halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the hummus is smooth. If it seems too thick, add in another tablespoon or two of water.
4 min - 3
Taste and season with additional salt, cumin, and/or lemon juice if needed.
- 4
Serve immediately, garnished with your desired toppings. Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.



