Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeasdrained (save the liquid)
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 to 4 tbsp ice water
- olive oil and paprikato serve
Instructions
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Blend the tahini and lemon juice in a food processor for 1 minute, until thick and pale.
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Add the garlic, cumin and salt and blend for 30 seconds.
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Add the chickpeas and blend for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides.
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With the motor running, add ice water a spoonful at a time until very smooth.
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Spread in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and dust with paprika.
Notes
For extra-smooth hummus, pinch the skins off the chickpeas first.