Smoked Paprika Hummus
- Preparation time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients to be puréed:
- One 15.5-ounce can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas) or 1⅔ cups cooked chickpeas
- 2-4 tablespoons garbanzo bean liquid
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered (or 2 cloves roasted garlic)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Dash of black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
Ingredients For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Dash of smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Drain the garbanzo bean liquid into a small bowl and set aside.
- Place drained garbanzo beans, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, tahini, garlic, salt, pepper, and ¼ teaspoon paprika in a food processor.
- Process until smooth.
- If needed, add the garbanzo bean liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until soft, creamy consistency is reached.
- Remove to a shallow platter or bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Garnish with paprika and optional parsley.
Comments
If you are allergic to tahini try my Hummus Without Tahini recipe.For a more mellow garlic flavor try substituting roasted garlic for the raw garlic.
For hummus without a smokey flavor go to my hummus recipe.