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Makes 4 servings
1 15-oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well (skins removed)
1 1/4 cups cottage cheese (I only use the
@goodculture brand, it is the best, and I like the whole fat one)
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice (this is one juicy lemon)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp cumin (not traditional, but HIGHLY recommend)
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 ice cubes
Garnishes: olive oil, chopped parsley, a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper and sesame seeds.
Drain and rinse the garbanzo well. If you have a few extra minutes, simply remove the skins from the chickpeas as well (not totally necessary but makes the hummus even creamier). Transfer the chickpeas and remaining ingredients to a food processor, along with the ice cubes. Process until completely smooth, about 3-4 minutes total. You will need to scrape down the sides of the food proc...