ethereally smooth hummus

Method

1. 1

   In the bowl of a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cumin, and cayenne (if using). Process until very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

   1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/4 cup tahini3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2. 2

   Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lemon juice for zing, tahini for nutty flavor, olive oil to thin or salt to taste. If you find the hummus is not quite smooth enough, run the food processor for another minute or two.

   1/4 cup tahini3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzlingto taste salt