Basic Hummus
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A simple recipe for an authentic, basic hummus. Creamy and satisfying, this hummus is perfect as an anytime snack and also makes great party food.
Ingredients
  • 4-5 Tablespoons tahini
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt, possibly less if using canned chickpeas
  • ½ cup water
  • 1½ cups cooked chickpeas or one 15-16oz can chickpeas, well-rinsed and drained
Instructions
  1. Blend tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and water in a blender for about 10 seconds or until the garlic is puréed.
  2. Add the chickpeas and blend on high speed. The hummus should keep moving in the blender. If it stops moving, turn the blender off and use a spatula to scrape down the sides and remove the air bubble that may form near the blades.
  3. Keep blending until you get a smooth, creamy consistency. If it's too thick, add more water, ¼ cup at a time.
  4. When it's done and you've tasted it and adjusted the taste to your liking, dollop out the hummus onto a large plate. Use a spoon or spatula to spread the hummus and create peaks and valleys.
  5. Drizzle the top liberally with olive oil and garnish with herbs, spices, olives, pickles, or veggies.
Notes
-I recommend cooking chickpeas from the dry beans to make this hummus, as the taste is superior. If that's not possible, use canned chickpeas but drain and rinse them off in warm water. Also, add a little less salt to start off since canned chickpeas can often be salty.

-I've tried to make hummus in a food processor many times and I'm just not a fan of the results. I prefer the smooth texture that you can achieve using a blender. Though if you don't mind a chunky hummus, use a processor.
Recipe by Lands & Flavors at https://www.landsandflavors.com/basic-hummus/