2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oilplus extra for drizzling
14ouncescanned chickpeasdrained and rinsed
1small garlic cloveminced or pressed through garlic press, about ½ teaspoon
½teaspoontable salt
¼teaspoonground cumin
pinchcayenne
1tablespoonminced fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
Instructions
Combine lemon juice and water in small bowl or measuring cup. Whisk together tahini and 2 tablespoons oil in second small bowl or measuring cup. Set aside 2 tablespoons chickpeas for garnish.
Process remaining chickpeas, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne in food processor until almost fully ground, about 15 seconds. Scrape down bowl with rubber spatula. 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 steady stream through feed tube; continue to process until hummus is smooth and creamy, about 15 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed.
Transfer hummus to serving bowl, sprinkle reserved chickpeas and parsley/cilantro over surface, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand until flavors meld, at least 30 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil, if desired, and serve.
Notes
Source: Adapted from Cook's IllustratedYou're Gonna Bake It After Allbakeitafterall.com