Pressure Cooker Hummus from Scratch

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas (no soaking needed)
• 4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup tahini
• juice of 2 lemons
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• salt, to taste
• paprika, whole chickpeas, and fresh parsley for garnish
• warm pita or vegetables for dipping

Steps

1. 1

   Add dried chickpeas, water, and baking soda to the pressure cooker.

2. 2

   Lock lid and cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. Natural release for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain chickpeas, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Set aside a few whole chickpeas for garnish.

4. 4

   Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and enough reserved cooking liquid to reach your desired creaminess.

5. 5

   Spread hummus in a shallow bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, and top with reserved chickpeas and parsley.

6. 6

   Serve with warm pita or fresh vegetables.