---
comments: true
tags:
  - condiment
  - sauce
  - dip
---
# :falafel: Hummus

![Hummus](../assets/images/hummus.jpg){ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 8 | 15 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :lemon: 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- :droplet: 0.25 cup water
- :seedling: 6 Tbsp [tahini][1]
- :olive: 2 Tbsp olive oil
- :falafel: 1 14-oz can chickpeas
- :garlic: 1 clove garlic
- :salt: 0.5 tsp salt
- :herb: 0.25 tsp cumin
- :hot_pepper: 1 pinch cayenne
- :herb: 1 Tbsp cilantro
- :herb: 1 Tbsp parsley

## :cooking: Cookware

- 2 small bowl or measuring cup
- 1 food processor
- 1 plastic wrap

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Combine lemon juice and water in a small bowl or measuring cup.

### Step 2

Whisk together [tahini][1] and 2 tablespoons olive oil in second small bowl or measuring cup.

### Step 3

Set aside 2 tablespoons chickpeas for garnish.

### Step 4

Process remaining chickpeas, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne in food processor until almost fully ground, about 15
seconds.

### Step 5

With machine running, add lemon juice-water mixture in steady stream through feed tube.

### Step 6

Scrape down bowl and continue to process for 1 minute.

### Step 7

With machine running, add oil-tahini mixture in steady stream through feed tube and continue to process until hummus is
smooth and creamy (about 15 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed).

### Step 8

Transfer hummus to serving bowl and sprinkle with reserved chickpeas and cilantro or parsley leaves over surface.

### Step 9

Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until flavors meld, at least 30 minutes.

### Step 10

Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

## :link: Source

- <https://www.food.com/amp/recipe/cooks-illustrated-restaurant-style-hummus-380146>

[1]: <./tahini.md>