Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 3–4 tbsp ice water
• Salt
• Olive oil, paprika, and parsley for serving

Instructions

1. Add chickpeas, water, and baking soda to the pot.
2. Pressure cook on high for 40 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes.
3. Drain chickpeas, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
4. Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and a generous pinch of salt to a food processor. Blend, adding ice water a tablespoon at a time until very smooth.
5. Taste and adjust lemon, salt, and garlic. Thin with reserved cooking liquid if needed.
6. Serve drizzled with olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika and parsley.

Notes

The baking soda helps break down the chickpea skins for an extra-smooth result. Blending for a full 3–4 minutes makes a big difference in creaminess.