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How To Make Hummus from Scratch

What Is Hummus?

Hummus is a Middle Eastern invention, and I am thankful for it. Chickpeas are a sweet and nutty legume that become incredibly creamy when blended, especially once you add a few spoonfuls of sesame tahini and a healthy glug of good olive oil. Lemon juice gives the blend a tart balance, while garlic adds its own pungent punch. It’s fantastic with just these five ingredients (plus salt and pepper), but can be even better with spices like sumac, cumin, and smoked paprika.

MAKESabout 1 1/3 cups

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (15-ounce) can 
  chickpeas (do not drain), or about 2 cups drained, cooked chickpeas
• 3 tablespoons 
  extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons 
  tahini
• 1 1/2 tablespoons 
  freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon), plus more as needed
• 1 
  small clove garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon 
  salt
• 1/2 teaspoon 
  freshly ground black pepper
• Serving options: pita wedges, pita chips, raw sliced vegetables
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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Drain the chickpeas into a strainer,
2. reserving the liquid from the can. If time and patience allow, pinch the skins from each of the chickpeas; this will make your hummus smoother.
3. Combine all ingredients in the food processor.
4.  Combine the chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic,
5. salt, and pepper in the bowl of the food processor fitted with the blade attachment or blender.
6. Blend hummus until smooth, at least 5 minutes. Process the hummus continuously until it becomes very smooth, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to integrate any large chunks.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings. Taste and add more of any of the ingredients to taste.
8. If your hummus is stiffer than you'd like, blend 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved chickpea liquid to thin it out and make the hummus creamier.
9. Transfer to a bowl and serve. Scrape the hummus into a bowl and serve with pita chips or raw vegetables.
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