ALTON BROWN HUMMUS RECIPES

Steps:

• Place the garlic in a food processor and finely chop.
• Add beans and 1/2 of the reserved liquid. Process finely or to desired consistency.
• Add parsley, lemon juice and zest, black pepper, and salt.
• Process until it forms a paste.
• Drizzle with olive oil and process until consistency of a mayonnaise.

Steps:

• Place the chickpeas, garlic, and kosher salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process for 15 to 20 seconds. Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and process for another 15 to 20 seconds. Add the lemon juice and water. Process for 20 seconds. Add the tahini. Process for 20 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil.
• To serve, transfer the hummus to a bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with sumac, to taste, if desired.
• Place the water, chickpeas, and baking soda in a 2 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for 4 hours, or on low heat for 8 to 9 hours, or until tender. Drain and serve immediately, or use in desired dish.