Hummus

Summary

Yield
Servings
Source

Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated.

Prep time15 minutes
RecipesSauces & Spreads

Description

A classic hummus recipe with a bit of zing from cumin and cayenne, great for dipping. It's also good on sandwiches as a healthier, more flavorful alternative to mayo!

Ingredients

1⁄4Cupwater
3Tablespoonjuice, fresh lemon
6Tablespoontahini (well-stirred)
2Tablespoonolive oil, extra virgin
1Clovegarlic (minced)
1⁄2Teaspoonsalt
1⁄4Teaspooncumin
1Pinchcayenne
1Tablespooncilantro, fresh (chopped)
15Ouncechickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)

Instructions

Combine the water and lemon juice in one bowl, and the tahini and oil in another.   Set aside about 12 of the whole chickpeas for a garnish.

Put the chickpeas, salt, garlic, cumin, and cayenne in a food processor and process for about 15 seconds.  Scrap down the sides of the processor. Then add the lemon water mix through the feed tube with the processor running for about 1 minute. Scrap down the sides several times.  Then add the oil and tahini, with the processor running, until the hummus is fluffy.

Put the hummus in a bowl, garnish with the cilantro and whole chickpeas, and drizzle with some olive oil if you want.