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Classic Creamy Hummus

Serves 2 people
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Ingredients 

Hummus

  • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas rinsed and drained, set 2 tbsp of chickpeas aside for topping
  • 1 clove garlic you can roast it if you're sensitive to raw garlic, or you can skip this
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • Zest of 1 lemon yes, the entire lemon! If you don't like lemon, skip the zest
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for topping
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup ice cold water plus extra if needed
  • 1/4 tsp salt if your chickpeas are heavily salted in the can, start with 1/8 tsp then add more to taste

Topping

  • 2 tbsp chickpeas
  • Olive oil to taste
  • Paprika for topping
  • Minced parsley or herbs of your choice for topping

Equipment

  • Blender is preferred, but you can also use a food processor

Directions 

  • Put all of the hummus ingredients into a blender and blend on high (or use your purée setting) until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the hummus onto a plate or platter and use the back of your spoon to create a large divot in the middle of the plate. Then, use your spoon to create a few more divots swirling around the large one.
  • Drizzle olive oil into the divots. Top with chickpeas. Sprinkle paprika around the whole plate and finish it off with some minced herbs.