Hummus

Easy to make basic recipe

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INGREDIENTS

• 2 (15 ½-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained, but save 1/2 cup chickpea liquid and set aside
• ⅓ cup tahini
• Juice of one fresh lemon
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 garlic clove, chopped (or ¼ t garlic powder)

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and garlic in a food processor with a blade and process about one to two minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides if needed. Anytime the hummus appears to be too thick or dry, add a bit of the reserved chickpea liquid, and continue processing until smooth and creamy. Taste and add salt if desired.

Place the hummus into a container and top with a bit of paprika and olive oil.