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title: Easy Hummus (Better than Store-Bought)
source: https://www.inspiredtaste.net/15938/easy-and-smooth-hummus-recipe
servings: 6 Servings (Makes 1 1/2 cups)
prep_time: 10 mins
total_time: 10 mins
---

Whip the @tahini{1/4%cup} and @lemon juice{1/4%cup} together: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the tahini and lemon juice and process for ~{1%minute}.

Add the @olive oil{2%tablespoons}, @garlic{1%clove}(minced), @ground cumin{1/2%teaspoon}, and @salt{=1/2%teaspoon} to the whipped tahini and lemon juice.

Add the @chickpeas{1 1/2%cups}(drained) to the food processor: Add half to the food processor and process for ~{1%minute}, then add the remaining chickpeas.

Thin with @cold water{2-3%tablespoons} or @aquafaba{2-3%tablespoons} by slowly adding with the food processor turned on until you reach the perfect consistency.

To finish: Taste and adjust as needed with more salt or lemon. Serve with a drizzle of @olive oil{about} and a sprinkle of @ground paprika{dash}, @sumac{dash}, or @Za’atar{dash} over the top.