Hummus

Ingredients

• •Chickpeas
• •Tahini
• •Garlic
• •Lemon juice
• •Olive oil
• •Cumin

Steps

1. 1Soak dried chickpeas overnight, then drain and cook them in fresh water with a pinch of baking soda for about an hour, until they turn very soft and start to fall apart.
2. 2Drain the chickpeas, reserving some of the cooking liquid, and let them cool slightly.
3. 3Blend the chickpeas with tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a splash of the reserved cooking liquid in a food processor.
4. 4Process for several minutes, scraping down the sides occasionally, until the mixture turns completely smooth and creamy.
5. 5Add more cooking liquid a little at a time if the hummus seems too thick, blending until the texture turns light and airy.
6. 6Season with salt and cumin, tasting and adjusting the lemon and garlic to balance the flavor.
7. 7Spread the hummus onto a plate in a wide swirl using the back of a spoon.
8. 8Drizzle generously with olive oil and serve with warm flatbread.