Cheph’s Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 can of garbanzo beans drained and rinsed*
• 1/4 C Tahini, well stirred
• 1/4 C lemon juice
• 1 T olive oil
• 1/4-1/2 tsp cumin (depending on taste preference)
• 1/2-1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 2-3 T water
• Olive oil for drizzling (optional)
• Pinch of Smoked Paprika (optional)

Directions

1. Add lemon juice and tahini to food processor and blend together for 30 seconds- 1 min, stopping once to scrape down the sides.
2. Add olive oil, salt, and cumin and process for another 30 seconds.
3. Add garbanzo beans and process for a minute, stopping to scrape down the sides.
4. If texture is too thick (it almost certainly will be) slowly add 1-3 T of water while the processor is running until desired consistency is reached.
5. Transfer to bowl and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of paprika.

Note

• A food processor works better here, since the two ingredients you use in the beginning are in small quantities.
• For an even creamier texture, you can peel all the skins off the garbanzos when you’re rinsing them. I usually don’t do this because it takes too long, but feel free to try it out if you have and extra 5-10 min!