Cook's Illustrated Restaurant-Style Hummus

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (1 to 2 lemons)
• 1/4 cup water
• 6 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• 14 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 garlic clove (minced or pressed through garlic press 1/2 teaspoon)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or fresh parsley leaves, minced

Directions

1. 1

   Combine lemon juice and water in a small bowl or measuring cup.

2. 2

   Whisk together tahini and 2 tablespoons oil in second small bowl or measuring cup.

3. 3

   Set aside 2 tablespoons chickpeas for garnish.

4. 4

   Process remaining chickpeas, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne in food processor until almost fully ground, about 15 seconds.

5. 5

   Scrape down bowl and continue to process for 1 minute.

6. 6

   With machine running, add oil-tahini mixture in steady stream through feed tube and continue to process until hummus is smooth and creamy (about 15 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed).

7. 7

   Transfer hummus to serving bowl and sprinkle with reserved chickpeas and cilantro over surface.

8. 8

   Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until flavors meld, at least 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Drizzle with olive oil and serve.