Hummus

An easy savory spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and spices.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas, drained (keep liquid if cooked)
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin or paprika (or both)
• 1½ teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Parsley for garnish

Steps

1. Combine the chickpeas, oil, tahini, lemon juice, paprika, and salt in a food processor or blender and puree until very smooth, adding some chickpea cooking liquid or water if necessary. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with parsley.

Source: VB6, Mark Bittman