By Deborah Vogts
Garlic Hummus with Smoked Paprika
Ingredients
This recipe is one of the easiest hummus recipes I’ve made. And it’s so delicious, I could eat it every day. It's perfect for a gathering of friends or family.
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, topping
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, topping
Instructions
Drain 16 oz garbanzo beans (reserve the liquid to use in the recipe as desired.)
Squeeze the juice of 1 large lemon for 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Place the drained garbanzo beans, 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin , 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper in a blender or food processor. Add half of the reserved juice from garbanzo beans. Pulse on medium speed until mixture is crushed and blended together.
Depending on how thick or thin you like your spread, you may add more bean juice, as desired. Continue to blend until nice and smooth.
Using a rubber spatula, place hummus in a pretty serving dish. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, then sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Serve with pita bread, crackers, and fresh vegetables for dipping. Serves 6-8.
See the recipe online for process pictures and more details here.
