Classic Hummus

Ingredients

• • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• • 1/4 cup tahini
• • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• • 2 cloves garlic
• • 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• • 2-4 tablespoons ice water
• • Paprika for garnish
• • Fresh parsley for garnish
• • Salt to taste
• • Pita bread and vegetables for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: Add chickpeas to a food processor and process for 1 minute until powdery.
2. Step 2: Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Process for 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: With the processor running, stream in ice water one tablespoon at a time until hummus is very smooth and creamy.
4. Step 4: Scrape down the sides and process for another minute for extra smoothness.
5. Step 5: Transfer to a serving bowl. Create a well in the center, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
6. Step 6: Serve with warm pita bread, sliced vegetables, or use as a spread.