The most smooth Hummus recipe ever made, one simple trick makes this easy hummus velvety and addicting. Serve with fresh veggies, olives and crackers for dipping.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, snacks
Cuisine: American, vegan, vegetarian
Keyword: hummus dip
Servings: 12
Calories: 125kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
food processor
Ingredients
1 15.5ouncecan of garbanzo beanschickpeas, drained (reserve water) and rinsed
1garlic cloveroughly chopped
1/4cuptahini paste
juice of 1 large lemon
3tablespoonsolive oilplus more for drizzling
kosher salt
Instructions
Drain the beans through a wire mesh sieve and reserve the water from the can. Set the water aside and peel (or pop) the beans from their skins by squeezing them between your thumb and index finger.
Add the beans to the bowl of a food processor and process until they are crumbly. Add the garlic, tahini, lemon and reserved water.
Process the ingredients until they start to become smooth and then slowly drizzle two tablespoons olive oil while the processor is still running.
Continue to mix until the hummus is smooth and creamy. If necessary, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to achieve the correct consistency.
Transfer to a bowl or container and drizzle with olive oil.