Simple Hummus
- 1 15.5 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini, well stirred
- ¼ cup lemon juice (approximately the juice from 1 sizeable lemon)
- lemon zest from ½ lemon
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- ¾ tsp cumin
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp water (if needed)
- 3 tbsp (more or less) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
- paprika for garnish, if desired
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and tahini into a food processor.
- Puree for 30 to 45 seconds, then scrape down the sides and puree for another 20 to 30 seconds until light and fluffy.
- Add the garlic, cumin and half the garbanzo beans.
- Puree until smooth, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. If the food processor seems labored, add a tablespoon of water to slightly loosen the hummus.
- Scrape down the sides.
- Add the remaining garbanzo beans and puree until smooth, drizzling the olive oil through the chute.
- Scrape down the sides as needed and taste, adding salt if needed.
- Scoop into a serving bowl and drizzle additional olive oil over top.
- Sprinkle paprika over top before serving.
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2018/08/10/simple-hummus/
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