Hummus
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Ingredients:
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups or 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons water or liquid from the chickpeas
- Paprika and extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
Turn on the food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop the garlic down the feed tube; process until it’s minced. Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and process until the hummus is coarsely pureed. Taste, for seasoning, and garnish with paprika and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
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Substitutions:
Peanut butter can be substituted for the tahini.
Recipe adapted from Ina Garten.