Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 30 oz can garbanzo beans
  • 1/2 Cup tahini
  • 1/2 Cup lemon juice
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp + salt to taste
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instruction

  • Drain beans, but retain 1/2 C liquid and set aside with a few extra beans for topping
  • In a blender or food processor puree tahini with lemon juice, it should whip up nice and smooth
  • Add the olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin and salt and puree
  • Add 1/2 the beans and puree
  • add the other 1/2 of the beans and puree
  • add the reserved bean liquid 1 Tbsp at a time until your happy with the consistency - you probably won't use it all
  • Optional - add some parsley and pulse
  • Refrigerate 2 hours
  • top with whole beans, parsley, a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika, serve with pita bread, chips, veggies or anything else you love!