Ingredients

1 small clove garlic 

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 

2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 1/3 cup liquid reserved 

2 tablespoons lemon juice (from two lemons) 

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 

Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 

1/4 cup Greek yogurt 

3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

Crudites and pita chips, for serving 

Preparation

Sprinkle garlic clove with 1/4 teaspoon salt and mash with the back of a knife to form a paste. Add to food processor along with chickpeas and their reserved liquid, lemon juice, cumin, nutmeg and yogurt. Stream in olive oil, adding enough to reach a smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer to a bowl and serve with crudites, such as carrots, radish, and endive, and pita chips. Hummus will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.