Homemade Hummus

Source: www.cookingclassy.com/2014/03/hummus/

Ingredients:

1/4 cup tahini

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tbsp olive oil

1 crushed garlic clove
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 can of chickpeas
2-3 tbsp of chickpea liquid

Paprika (for serving) - optional

Preparation:

1. Blend the Tahini and Lemon Juice together in a food processor for 1 minute 30 seconds (stopping every 30 seconds to scrape down the sides and bottom of processor)

2. Add olive oil, garlic, salt and cumin and pulse mixture for 1 minute (scraping down the sides after 30seconds)

3. Drain the chickpeas over a bowl to retain the liquid

4. Add 1/2the tin of chickpeas to the processed and blend for 1 minute

5. Scrape the sides again and then add the rest of the chickpeas and process for 2 minutes

6. Then add 2-3 tbsp of chickpea liquid (depends on desired consistency)

7. Plate the hummus and sprinkle with paprika if desired