Homemade Hummus: Easy Recipe for Creamy Delight

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 0.25 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• to taste salt
• as needed water
• for garnish paprika and fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of salt.
2. Process on high for about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue processing.
3. Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired creamy consistency.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or lemon juice as needed.
5. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a shallow well in the center.
6. Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and chopped fresh parsley for garnish.