Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 1 15 oz can organic chickpeas
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup-3/4 cup cold water (depending on how thick you like your hummus)
  • olive oil, za’atar, paprika, parsley or whatever you like to top!

Instruction

  • Drain and rinse the can of chickpeas, and remove the skins by rolling the chickpeas in a clean kitchen towel. The skins will naturally come off.
  • Discard the skins and place the chickpeas in a pot of boiling water with 1/2 tsp baking soda.
  • Cook for 8-12 minutes on medium-high heat until the chickpeas are soft. Remove from heat and drain.
  • Add the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, salt, cumin, olive oil and lemon juice to a food processor or high-speed blender. blend until everything is smooth, scraping down the edges as needed.
  • Begin to add the cold water, adding 1/4 cup at a time and blending to incorporate, for about 5 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (salt, cumin, lemon juice)
  • Serve topped with olive oil, za’atar spice, paprika, or parsley.