Ingredients:

  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) chickpeas, drained (reserve 4 tbsp / 60ml of the liquid)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves (15g) garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) ground cumin
  • A pinch (0.5g) paprika

Instructions:

  1. Place the chopped garlic, lemon juice, and salt into a food processor.
  2. Pulse for 30 seconds until the garlic is finely minced into a pale paste.
  3. Add the drained chickpeas and the reserved aquafaba to the processor.
  4. Process on high for 2 minutes.
  5. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream while the motor is running until the mixture becomes a glossy cream.
  6. Add the ground cumin and process for another 30 seconds.
  7. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and blend one final time for 15 seconds until completely smooth.
  8. Transfer the hummus to a bowl and dust the top with paprika.