Vitamix Hummus
Description
The use of a Vitamix blender produces creamy, smooth, delicious results in this easy hummus recipe that's great as an appetizer or dip for parties!
Ingredients
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2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas
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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 lemon
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1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 dash ground cumin, or more to taste
Directions
1
Pour 1 can of chickpeas with its liquid into a Vitamix or other blender. Drain second can of chickpeas, reserving liquid. Set liquid aside and add chickpeas to the blender.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 6- to 8-inch saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until just turning golden in color, about 1 minute. Immediately remove from heat and add sautéed garlic with pan oil to the blender.
3
Use a citrus press to squeeze juice from lemon directly into the blender, avoiding getting seeds into mixture. Add remaining oil, tahini, salt, and cumin.
4
Blend thoroughly on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Add in desired amount of reserved chickpea liquid slowly and continue blending until desired consistency is reached, 2 to 3 minutes. To serve, scoop hummus into a flat serving bowl and spread evenly around in a circular fashion.