Ultra-Creamy Chickpea Hummus with Herbs
Serves 12
10 mins prep
90 mins cook
100 mins total
It's worth making hummus from scratch! If you're bored with the basic flavor and texture of store-bought hummus, you can jazz up your snacking with this recipe for the creamiest homemade hummus. It's made with chickpeas that are brightened up with with fresh basil, garlic, cilantro and cumin.
Yield: 3 cups (1/4 cup per serving)
Garnish
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Make the hummus
Put the chickpeas in a food processor. Add the garlic, ½ cup tahini paste, ¼ cup lemon juice, fresh herbs, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1½ teaspoons ground cumin and 1½ teaspoons salt.
Puree the mixture for least 3 minutes, dribbling in cold water 2 tablespoons at a time until the hummus is velvety smooth.
To serve, scoop some hummus onto a shallow bowl or plate and spread it out with the back of a spoon. To garnish, dust with paprika and drizzle with olive oil.
