Hummus

Name: Hummus
Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas (reserve liquid) or 2 (16 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained (reserve liquid); 2 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon); 12 cup tahini paste (also known as sesame paste); 1 pinch salt (1/4 - 1/2 tsp.); ground paprika, for garnish; olive oil, for garnish

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas (reserve liquid) or 2 (16 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained (reserve liquid)
2 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
12 cup tahini paste (also known as sesame paste)
1 pinch salt (1/4 - 1/2 tsp.)
ground paprika, for garnish
olive oil, for garnish

Directions

1

Place 1/2 cup reserved bean liquid in blender or food processor container.
2

Add beans, garlic and lemon juice; start blender.
3

Add reserved juice a little at a time till mixture runs smooth through blender but still has a thick consistency (all together about 1/4-1/2 cup reserved juice).
4

Add tahini paste and salt; blend 3-4 minutes till nice and smooth.
5

Place hummus into a large serving bowl.
6

Cover and chill 2-3 hours in the refrigerator or till nicely chilled.
7

When ready to serve, drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle lightly with paprika.
8

Serve with pita bread.