Hummus

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas into a food processor.

2. 2

   Add the tahini, minced garlic cloves, and the juice of one lemon to the chickpeas.

3. 3

   Begin to process the mixture and slowly drizzle in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil while it blends.

4. 4

   Continue to process until the hummus reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. If necessary, add a little water to help blend the chickpeas smoothly.

5. 5

   Taste the hummus and add salt to your preference, blending again to mix it in well.

6. 6

   Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and use the back of a spoon to create a shallow well in the center.

7. 7

   Drizzle additional olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.

8. 8

   Serve with your choice of vegetables, pita bread, or crackers.