Classic Homemade Hummus

Ingredients

• Canned Chickpeas

  2 tins

  $1.80

• Tahini (Sesame Paste)

  60 g

  $0.72

• Garlic

  2 cloves

  $0.08

• Lemon

  1 whole

  $0.50

• Olive oil

  3 tbsp

  $0.29

• Cumin

  1 tsp

  $0.07

• Paprika

  0.5 tsp

  $0.03

• Salt

  1 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly, reserving 3 tablespoons of the canning liquid.

2. 2

   Add tahini and freshly squeezed lemon juice to a food processor and blend for 1 minute until whipped and pale.

3. 3

   Add garlic, salt, and ground cumin, then blend for another 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add the rinsed chickpeas and reserved liquid; process for 3 to 4 minutes until completely smooth and creamy.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt if needed.

6. 6

   Spread into a shallow dish with the back of a spoon, drizzle with olive oil, and dust with paprika.