Ingredients

  • 3 T. lemon juice
  • 1/4 C. water
  • 6 T. tahini, stirred well
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 14 oz. chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small garlic clove, pressed or minced
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1 t. smoked paprika
  • pinch cayenne
  • 1 T. scallion greens (garnish)
  • 2 T. pine nuts, toasted (garnish)

Method

  • 1. Combine lemon juice and water in small bowl. Whisk together tahini and 2 T. oil in second bowl.
  • 2. Process chickpeas, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne, in food processor until almost fully ground, about 15 seconds. Scrape down bowl. With machine running, add lemon juice-water mixture in steady stream through feed tube. Scrape down bowl and continue to process for 1 minute. With machine running, add oil-tahini mixture in in steady stream through feed tube; continue to process until smooth and creamy, about 15 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed.
  • 3. Transfer hummus to serving bowl, sprinkle scallion greens and toasted pine nuts on surface. Cover and let stand to meld flavors for at least 30 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.