Simple and Spectacular Homemade Hummus

• 3 cups Cooked Chickpeas Plus 1/2 Cup Cooking Liquid (or Two 15.5-Ounce Cans, Drained With Liquid Reserved)
• 1 clove To 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed
• 1 Tablespoon To 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 6 Tablespoons Tahini
• 6 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 1/4 cups Fresh Parsley Leaves
• 1/2 teaspoons To 2 Teaspoons Salt, To Taste
• 18 teaspoons To 3/4 Teaspoon Cayenne (or Other Ground Chile) Pepper, To Taste
• Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
• Optional But Delicious Additions (See Suggestions Below)

1. Add garlic cloves, chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade.
2. After putting the lid tightly in place, process until a thick, coarse paste is formed, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Check the consistency of the hummus.
4. If youre happy with the texture of the hummus, add the salt, parsley, black pepper and cayenne pepper, and any optional add-ins.
5. Pulse until evenly combined.
6. If you would like it to be thinner and/or smoother, add the olive oil and process for an additional minute.
7. If you would like it thinner yet, add some of the cooking liquid from the chickpeas along with the parsley, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, and any optional add-ins and process for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Store in a tightly lidded container in the refrigerator.
9. Serve plain or with a sprinkling of minced parsley or green onions.
10. Note: some optional additions include minced green onions, cumin, roasted red peppers, roasted garlic, curry powder, fresh cilantro leaves, and garlic scapes.

liquid, clove, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, parsley, salt, cayenne, freshly ground pepper, delicious

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/simple-and-spectacular-homemade-hummus/ (may not work)