Extra Smooth Hummus

Open can of chickpeas and strain excess liquid. Place chickpeas in a large bowl of warm water with one teaspoon of baking soda (this helps the skins come off more easily). Gently rub most chickpeas until skins come off, skins should float to the top to be easily skimmed off and discarded.

Drain chickpeas and pat dry.

Add chickpeas to a food processor and pulse for about 15 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides- you are looking for a bread crumb like texture here.

Add lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt and ice cubes to food processor

Blend for 4-5 minutes, until hummus becomes extremely smooth,stopping to scrape down the sides once or twice.

Add more lemon or salt to taste.

Spread hummus onto serving plate, sprinkle with cumin and paprika and drizzle with an extremely generous amount of California Olive Ranch Chef’s Bottle EVOO.