Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. For the smoothest hummus, peel off the skins by rubbing them gently between your hands.
- Trim the garlic scapes and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Add the tahini and lemon juice to the food processor and blend for 1 full minute until pale and fluffy.
- Add the garlic scape pieces and blend for another 30 seconds until finely chopped into the tahini mixture.
- Add the chickpeas, cumin, and salt and blend for 1-2 minutes until the mixture starts to come together.
- With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil, then add the ice water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches a smooth creamy consistency.
- Blend for a full 3-4 minutes total for the silkiest texture.
- Taste and adjust salt, lemon juice, or garlic scape flavor as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and create a shallow well in the center with the back of a spoon.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika, and top with a few whole chickpeas before serving.
Notes
Blend tahini and lemon juice first for 1 minute before adding other ingredients — this makes the hummus much fluffier. Add ice water gradually and blend for at least 3-4 minutes total.
