Hummus

• 2 cup canned chickpeas (drained, liquid reserved)
• ⅓ cup tahini (good quality)
• 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 clove garlic
• 3 tbsp ice water
• 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for serving)
• ¾ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika and parsley (for garnish)
• 4 pita bread (warmed, for serving)
• 1 cucumber (sliced, for serving)
• 2 carrots (cut into sticks, for serving)

How to Make It

1. 1

   Process tahini, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor 1 minute until creamy.

2. 2

   Add chickpeas and blend 2 minutes. Add ice water and blend another 2 minutes until very smooth.

3. 3

   Season with salt and cumin. Taste and adjust lemon.

4. 4

   Spread on a plate, creating a well in the center. Drizzle with olive oil.

5. 5

   Garnish with paprika, parsley, and a few whole chickpeas.

6. 6

   Serve with warm pita bread, cucumber, and carrot sticks.