Ingredients

• 1½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ⅓ cup smooth tahini*
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
• 1 garlic clove
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 5 tablespoons water, or as needed to blend
• Paprika, red pepper flakes, and/or fresh parsley, for garnish
• Warm pita bread and/or veggies, for serving

Instructions

1. Add the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth, using the blender tamper if needed and adding water gradually to help the mixture blend and reach your preferred texture.
2. Spoon the hummus onto a serving dish and finish with paprika, red pepper flakes, and/or fresh parsley. Serve with warm pita bread and vegetables, if desired.

Notes

• *Tahini brands I prefer are: Cedar’s, Seed + Mill, and Soom