This is a really easy and tasty hummus to whip up, goes great with freshly made Pita, which is a recipe I will be posting after this one! For the most part, the ingredient amounts are variable, depending on your own choice of taste. I normally use the Vita-mix my sister got us for our wedding, but since on this particular day I only used one can of chick peas (and therefore cut the rest of ingredients in half), there wouldn't have been enough in the Vita-mix to grind, so I used my little food processor.
Ingredients:
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed*
1/3-2/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp water
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp salt
2 cloves garlic
1/2 -1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 -1 tsp oregano
1/2 -1 tsp paprika, plus more for finishing touch
*If you want a smoother finish to the hummus, there is a clear shell over the canned chickpeas that is easy to squeeze off, takes a little bit of time to get them all but it is something I prefer to do, makes for a much smoother dip.
To make:
Add everything to blender or processor and grind up! If it is still too chunky and you're having trouble blending, add more olive oil or water. Sprinkle top with paprika and serve with whatever!
Add washed chickpeas to blender or processor,
Zest your lemon, about 1 tsp, although to be honest I don't actually measure.
Add your lemon juice. If you are using fresh squeezed, don't forget to do it over a strainer so you don't get any seeds in the mix!
Add spices, as much or little as you want, and all other ingredients.
Blend until smooth.
Put into a serving dish, sprinkle a little paprika on top and enjoy!
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