Peel the chickpeas by pinching them between your finger and thumb. The skin should slide right off, Discard the skins and place peeled chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor. Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Process until smooth. If you would like a thinner, creamier hummus, add the reserved chickpea liquid a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Spread hummus on a plate and top with optional toppings. Serve with baked pita chips.
Notes
Calories are for hummus only and do not reflect additional toppings. Nutritional information will vary based on homemade or store bought hummus and toppings added.