- Blender or Food Processor (for blending ingredients smoothly)
- High-Speed Hand Blender (portable option, also great for smoother consistency)
- Cuisine Aid Mini Chopper (useful if you prefer a more rustic texture but still want to save time on chopping garlic and nuts)
- Large Mixing Bowl (for mixing ingredients together before blending or processing)
- Measuring Cups & Spoons Set (accurate measurements are crucial in recipes for consistent results)
- Silicone Spatula (essential for scraping every last bit of hummus from bowls and pots during preparation)
- Mason Jars or Hummus Bottles (perfect for storing and serving your homemade hummus)
- Kitchen Scale (while not always necessary, it can ensure precise ingredient measurements, especially if you're doubling a recipe)
- Food Storage Container (useful for making large batches of hummus or having leftovers stored properly)
- Hummus Spoon Set (ideal for serving and dipping into your homemade hummus)
- Colander or Sieve (if you're using chickpeas that need rinsing, a colander is very handy
2 cups drained well-cooked or canned chickpeas, liquid reserved
1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste), optional, with some of its oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus oil for drizzling
2 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin or paprika, or to taste, plus a sprinkling for garnish
Juice of 1 lemon, plus more as needed
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
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