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Simple Homemade Hummus

Simple Homemade Hummus makes about 4 cups, adapted from Gourmet Magazine, via epicurious. This easy hummus comes together in less than 5 minutes and is perfect for snacking or parties.
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Total Time 5 minutes
Course: Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • two 16 oz. cans chickpeas/garbanzo beans drained + rinsed
  • 2/3 cup well-stirred tahini
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • a pinch of paprika for garnish

Method
 

  1. On a cutting board, mince + mash the garlic to a paste with the salt.
  2. In a food processor purée the chickpeas with the garlic paste, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, + 1/2 cup water, scraping down the sides, until the hummus is smooth.
  3. Add salt to taste. Add water, if necessary, to thin the hummus to the desired consistency + transfer the hummus to a bowl.
  4. The hummus may be made 3 days in advance + kept covered + chilled.
  5. When ready to serve, divide the hummus between shallow serving dishes. Drizzle the hummus with extra olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, + serve with toasted pita.