Name: Creamy Garlic Hummus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 c. dry chickpeas (or 2 (15-oz.) cans chickpeas) -; 2 tsp. baking soda, divided -; 1 tbsp. lemon juice -; 1/2 c. tahini -; 1 tsp. cumin -; 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 3/4 c. olive oil, plus more for topping -; Paprika, for garnish -; Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish -; 1 head of garlic -; 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -

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Cooking:

5 min.

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Ingredients for - Creamy Garlic Hummus

1. 1 c. dry chickpeas (or 2 (15-oz.) cans chickpeas) -

2. 2 tsp. baking soda, divided -

3. 1 tbsp. lemon juice -

4. 1/2 c. tahini -

5. 1 tsp. cumin -

6. 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

7. 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes -

8. Freshly ground black pepper -

9. 3/4 c. olive oil, plus more for topping -

10. Paprika, for garnish -

11. Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish -

12. 1 head of garlic -

13. 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

14. Kosher salt -

15. Freshly ground black pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Creamy Garlic Hummus

1. Stage

Place chickpeas and 1 tsp baking soda in a large bowl and cover with water by at least an inch. Let soak overnight.

2. Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Strain chickpeas and place in a large pot. Add remaining teaspoon of baking soda and cover with water by at least an inch again. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat. Let simmer until tender and falling apart, 1 hour. Skim foam off the top as necessary.

3. Stage

If using, roasted garlic: Cut the top off of the head of garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap in foil and place in a shallow dish. Roast until golden and soft, 40 minutes. Let cool then remove garlic cloves.

4. Stage

Drain chickpeas and place in the bowl of a food processor. Add garlic (if using), lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Blend until smooth.