Ingredients

• 3 cups of canned chickpeas (1 28 oz. can) drained and rinsed
• 2 large cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 TBSP of sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 water
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• Chili pepper, to taste

How to Make Hummus

• Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
• Puree the ingredients until they are smooth and creamy.  Add a little extra water if it is too thick.
• Drizzle it with a little olive oil and sprinkle with paprika for color.
• Enjoy as a dip or a spread.