Name: Hummus
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas; 2 tablespoon tahini paste; 2 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste; 1 large lemon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, optional; 4-5 tbsps olive oil, plus extra to serve; 2-3 tbsps water; salt to taste; dash ground paprika, for serving

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Hummus

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas
2 tablespoon tahini paste
2 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste
1 large lemon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
4-5 tbsps olive oil, plus extra to serve
2-3 tbsps water
salt to taste
dash ground paprika, for serving

Instructions

When making a homemade hummus recipe, what really makes a difference is the order that you add the ingredients.
Add the tahini and lemon juice in a food processor or blender and pulse for about 1 minute, until thick and light in colour. Add the chickpeas. Process the mixture, until the chickpeas are minced.
Add the minced garlic and pour in the olive oil a little bit at a time, whilst pulsing, like making mayonnaise. Blend until the oil is incorporated and the hummus mixture is smooth or coarsely pureed, depending on your preference.
Season with salt and cumin and pour in 2-3 tbsps water, if the hummus is too thick. Pulse for 1 more minute. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve hummus with a drizzle of olive oil and dash of paprika. Store homemade hummus in an airtight container and refrigerate up to one week.