I LOVE hummus! It’s one of those foods I could eat everyday. I think I did eat it everyday for a long time at one point in my life. I’ve tried all the variations of hummus and my favorite is the simplest version — garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, a sprinkle of cumin, and a drizzle of olive oil. I could eat hummus on just about anything. It’s a spread that can elevate the flavor and enhance the mouthfeel of so many different foods; at least I think so.

This recipe yields super smooth hummus without having to peel off the chickpea skins. A 20-minute boil makes the chickpeas extra soft, which helps them break down into a silky smooth purée. Overall, it’s a fairly quick process that results in much tastier and cheaper hummus than you can get at the store.

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