Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cans chickpeas (or called garbanzo beans, 30 oz total, drained but reserve 1/4 cup of liquid to thin out later)
  • 3/4 c olive oil
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic (or 3 garlic cloves)
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 c tahini (optional but yummy)

Instruction

  • Drain the cans of garbanzo beans but keep 1/4 c of liquid in reserve.
  • In a food processor blend together chickpeas, 1/4 liquid from the can, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.
  • Once smooth open lid and add dry seasonings. Blend again a bit so it is smooth.
  • If you want to thin it out add a bit of olive oil until it is the consistency you desire.
  • Serve in a bowl with sliced vegetables, pita chips and crackers on the side.