2canschickpeas (standard 14 oz / 400g tins)reserve the liquid!
3clovesgarlicpeeled
3tablespoonlemon juicefreshly squeezed
2 tablespoonolive oillight or extra virgin
⅓cuptahiniequals 8 tbsp
8tablespoonaquafabachickpea water
1teaspoonsaltor more to taste
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonpaprika powder
Optional spices
2 teaspoonsumac
2teaspoonza'atar
Instructions
Open a can of chickpeas. Drain them, but reserve the chickpea water.
Add garlic to the Thermomix bowl. Chop for 5 seconds/speed 8.
Add all other ingredients except chickpeas. Mix for 1-2 minutes on speed 4.
Lastly, add chickpeas. Blend for further 1-2 minutes/speed 4. Scrape down the sides and repeat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Once smooth, try the hummus and adjust it to your taste.
Serve with some more paprika or cumin on top. You can add a drizzle of oil too.
Notes
You can also make this recipe in a regular blender, food processor or using a stick blender.Tip 1 - Accidentally threw away your aquafaba (chickpea water)? Simply use water instead. Tip 2 - For a milder garlic flavor, soak it in fresh lemon juice for a couple of minutes.Tip 3 - Add more salt, pepper, water, oil, or top it off with some fresh herbs and spices.Too dry? Simply add more liquids (water, oil, aquafaba, or lemon juice).Too thick? Add more chickpeas or tahini. Remember hummus will thicken naturally when you let it sit for a few hours.Oil-free? Leave out the oil and substitute it for aquafaba or water.See full recipe post for more serving suggestions and variations.