No-Fuss Hummus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (15.5 ounce) cans chickpeas, undrained
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
Veggies (such as carrot and celery sticks, bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets)

Preparation

Pour chickpeas (with liquid) into a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
Pulse chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, cumin (if using), salt, and pepper in a food processor until chickpeas are mashed. With machine running, add oil gradually through food chute, and puree until smooth. Add water as needed for desired consistency. Serve with veggies.