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Garlic Hummus

Garlic hummus is my go-to appetizer for guests and a great option for a weekday snack. Serve it with veggies, pita, pretzel chips, or anything else you can think of.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas drained, liquid reserved
  • 1/4 cup aquafaba (liquid from the can of chickpeas)
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Chill in the refrigerator, 30 minutes.

Video

Notes

It will seem like two minutes is a long time to let the food processor run, but it's worth it.  Your hummus will be much smoother if you really give that food processor some time to do its job.
 
Adapted from Life in the Fast Lane.