Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon za'atar (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. 1

   Place chickpeas in a pot with baking soda and cover with water by a few inches

2. 2

   Bring to a boil and cook until skins fall off and beans are very soft

   ⏲ 20 min timer — runs automatically in the app

3. 3

   While chickpeas cook, combine garlic and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse until fine

4. 4

   Let the garlic-lemon mixture sit for 10 minutes to mellow the raw garlic taste

   ⏲ 10 min timer — runs automatically in the app

5. 5

   Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly with cold water

6. 6

   Add tahini to the food processor and blend until creamy

7. 7

   With processor running, slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons ice-cold water until mixture lightens

8. 8

   Add the chickpeas, cumin, za'atar, and salt, then process on high

9. 9

   Drizzle in olive oil while processing until completely smooth

   ⏲ 2 min timer — runs automatically in the app

10. 10

    Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with parsley