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Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus

Ingredients · Serves 8 · Prep 10 min · Total 10 min

  • ½ cup tahini, well stirred
  • ¼ cup lemon juice, from about 2 lemons
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 can chickpeas, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tbsp ice water, plus more as needed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more to serve
  • 1 pinch paprika, to garnish (optional)
  • pita bread, plus crackers and cut vegetables, to serve
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Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus

Steps

  1. Put the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin in a food processor.
  2. Blend until the mixture turns thick, pale and fluffy, scraping down the sides once.
  3. Add the chickpeas and blend until finely ground, scraping the bowl as needed.
  4. With the machine running, pour in the ice water and olive oil.
  5. Keep blending until the hummus is very smooth and creamy. Add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if it's too thick.
  6. Taste and add more salt or lemon if needed.
  7. Spread in a shallow bowl, make a swirl with the back of a spoon, drizzle with olive oil and dust with paprika.
  8. Serve with pita, crackers and vegetables.