6-ingredient hummus that comes together in 5 minutes and magically transformed into the best hummus thanks to the MICROWAVE!
1 15-ounce can chickpeas (NOT drained)
2-4 cloves garlic (depending on how garlicky you prefer it)
1/2 cup tahini 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3/4-1 tsp sea salt (depending on how salty you prefer it)
1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Microwave undrained chickpeas and whole garlic cloves in a mixing bowl for 4-5 minutes. NOTE: Reserve 1/2 of the chickpea liquid to add in as needed while blending.
Add the other 1/2 of the chickpea liquid with the chickpeas and garlic to a blender or food processor and process with lemon juice, salt and tahini. Stream in olive oil while mixing.
Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add more of the reserved chickpea liquid as needed for creamier texture.
Taste and adjust seasonings as you prefer. I found 3/4 tsp of salt to be the perfect amount (refer to the lower end of range if altering batch size).
Garnish with a little more olive oil and paprika, and serve with veggies, crackers and pita. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or more. It tastes even better refrigerated, as it has time to thicken up and develop in flavor. Serves 8.