Smooth chickpeas combined with tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil create a rich and flavorful spread.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chickpeas
01 - 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
→ Tahini Mixture
02 - ⅓ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 3 tablespoons cold water
→ Seasonings
06 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
07 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
→ Garnish
08 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - ½ teaspoon sweet paprika or sumac
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Place cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cold water, ground cumin, and sea salt into a food processor.
02 - Process the mixture until ultra-smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary. Add additional water, one tablespoon at a time, if the texture is too thick.
03 - Taste the blend and modify seasoning with extra salt or lemon juice as preferred.
04 - Spoon the hummus into a shallow serving dish, creating a swirl or well in the center using the back of a spoon.
05 - Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the surface, sprinkle with sweet paprika or sumac, and finish with freshly chopped parsley.
06 - Present immediately accompanied by pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as part of a mezze spread.
