Hummus
Uses [KitchenAid® High Performance Series Blender](https://yummly.app.link/dCkCTaFsd1).
Ingredients
½ -¾ cup water, divided
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
3 cloves garlic
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup tahini
2 cans (15½ ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Step by step
Place all ingredients in the blender jar. Secure lid and turn dial to Speed 1. Blend on Speed 1 until paste-like consistency, then slowly increase speed to medium (Speed 5). Blend until texture is very smooth, using the tamper to push down chickpeas, until chickpeas are paste-like, about 1 minute.
Blend in up to a ¼ cup more water, as needed, to achieve desired consistency. Taste and adjust with salt, if needed.
Serve immediately, or store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
VARIATION: Roasted garlic hummus: Use 3 tablespoons roasted garlic in place of raw garlic. Proceed as directed.
VARIATION: Kalamata olive hummus: Add ¼ cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives with tahini. Proceed as directed.
VARIATION: Roasted red pepper hummus: Add ¼ cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers with tahini. Proceed as directed.