Easy Chickpea Hummus
Based on a Panera Bread recipe, this easy chickpea hummus is a versatile, creamy spread with traditional flavor for your favorite sandwiches and dips.
Equipment
- 1 food processor (or blender, hand mixer, mortar & pestle)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 15 oz Chickpeas
- sprinkle smoked paprika (for garnish)
- zest of half lemon (for garnish)
Instructions
Making Chickpea Hummus
- In a food processor, combine tahini and lemon juice together until smooth. It should take about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom as needed to ensure everything is mixed thoroughly.
- Add the canola, garlic, salt, and cumin. Process for about a minute until combined with the lemon/tahini cream. Scrape as needed.
- Add chickpeas and 2 tablespoons of water. Process until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.