Hummus Sauce

Hummus Sauce is creamy, savory, and full of rich, nutty flavor. Smooth and versatile, it’s perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, spreading on sandwiches, or using as a dip bringing a wholesome, delicious boost to any meal.

Prep10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz can) chickpeas / garbanzo beans, drained liquid reserved
• 2 – 4 Tbsp liquid from can of chickpeas
• 3 Tbsp tahini
• 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving if desired
• 1 medium garlic clove
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• Salt, to taste
• Paprika, for serving

Instructions

• Add chickpeas, 2 Tbsp liquid from chickpea can, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and cumin to a food processor.
• Season with salt to taste (I usually use 1/2 tsp), then process for 5 minutes until smooth and fluffy, while adding additional reserved liquid to thin as needed (note that it will thicken once chilled).
• If desired, plate then swirl in center and add more olive oil, sprinkle with paprika.
• Store in refrigerator in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Notes

• Watch out for rancid tahini. If it’s gone bad it will have a strong, sharp unpleasant flavor and can ruin the hummus.
• This is the perfect ratio in my opinion, but if you like a little more tahini or garlic feel free to add some for a strong flavor.