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