Step 1

Place the garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Cover and process until minced. Editor's Tip: A food processor is a handy kitchen gadget for making easy work of chopping, slicing, shredding and pureeing ingredients. It really does make the best hummus. These are our Test Kitchen's picks for best food processors.

Step 2

Add the drained beans, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper flakes. Cover and process until smooth.

Step 3

Transfer the hummus to a small bowl and stir in the parsley. Refrigerate until serving.