Hummus

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Drain the chickpeas and rinse. Reserve a few whole chick peas for serving.

Step 2

2. Combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, tahini, and water in a food processor, and blend to a creamy purée.

Step 3

3. Add more lemon juice, garlic, cumin or salt to taste. Turn out into a dinner plate, and make smooth with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and scatter with the reserved chickpeas.

Step 4

4. Sprinkle with paprika and serve with pita bread, warmed in a moderate oven for three minutes, and cut into quarters.