Vitamix Hummus

Ingredients

• 2 cans chickpeas , 15 ounce
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided
• 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 lemon
• 0.33 cups tahini , sesame seed paste
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 dash ground cumin , or more to taste

Instructions

1. 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. 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. 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. 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.