Ingredients

The following ingredients have 11 Servings
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup water (or 2 tablespoons water + 2 tablespoons olive oil)
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • (optional) 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 4-8 tablespoons hot sauce*, to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • (optional toppings: olive oil, chopped roasted red peppers, thinly-sliced green onions, extra crumbled blue cheese)

Instruction

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender (*starting with only 4 tablespoons of hot sauce, if you don’t like much heat).  Pulse until combined.  Taste, and add more hot sauce to taste, if desired.
  • Serve with your desired dippers, garnished with optional toppings if desired.