Hummus
Makes 2 cups
A creamy puree of chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste) seasoned with lemon juice and garlic, hummus is a popular dip and spread in Greece and throughout the Middle East.
2 garlic cloves — roughly chopped
¼ cup lemon juice
⅓ cup water
14 oz (400g) canned chickpeas — rinsed and drained
½ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
1 teaspoon salt
PLACE all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, scraping the sides occasionally.

Variations: Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle with a small amount of paprika. And If you like a spicier hummus, add a small red chili (chopped) or a pinch of cayenne pepper, or try a little cumin for a more exotic variation.
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