Hummus (Alton Brown)
Category: Snack
Prep time : 15 min
Cook time : 0 min
Total time : 15 min
Makes: 8 Servings
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2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, liquid reserved
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/3 cup tahini, stirred well
5 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for service
Powdered sumac and/or smoked paprika to taste (optional)
Place the chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor along with the garlic, salt and cumin. Process for 20 to 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the tahini and process for another 15 seconds.
Add the lemon juice and 1/4 cup of the reserved bean liquid and process for 20 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and process another 20 seconds or until smooth.
To serve, transfer the hummus to a bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with sumac or smoked paprika if desired.
Add the lemon juice and 1/4 cup of the reserved bean liquid and process for 20 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and process another 20 seconds or until smooth.
To serve, transfer the hummus to a bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with sumac or smoked paprika if desired.
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Submitted by Jessica on 2020-08-03