- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained with liquid reserved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground dried jalapeno pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- Blend chickpeas, about half the reserved liquid from the chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, ground dried jalapeno pepper, garlic, sesame oil, sea salt, and cumin in a blender until smooth and creamy. Blend more reserved liquid or olive oil into the mixture until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.