Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice (from 1-2 lemons)
  • 6 tbsp. tahini (stirred well)
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (plus a bit extra for drizzling)
  • 1 (14 oz) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp. table salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • pinch cayenne pepper

Instruction

  • Measure water in a small liquid measuring cup, and add the lemon juice to combine. In a separate measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the tahini and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Add the chickpeas, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the bowl of a food processor and process until almost fully ground, about 15 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. With the machine running again, add the water and lemon juice mixture in a steady stream through the feed tube. Continue to process for 1 minute, then, with the machine still running, pour the olive oil and tahini mixture through the feed tube. Continue to process until the hummus is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed.
  • Hummus can be served immediately, but will taste even better after 30 minutes or so, to give the flavors time to blend. Drizzle a little more olive oil on top when serving, and garnish as desired.