Heavenly Hummus

• 2 cups canned chick-peas, liquid reserved (garbanzo beans)
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• tahini paste (use 2/3 cup)
• 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup tepid water

1. In a food processor, puree the chickpees, tahini, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and garlic until smooth, adding a little of the reserved liquid if the mixture seems too thick; It will be slightly grainy.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Transfer to a shallow bowl or plate.
4. Combine the paprika and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, drizzle the mixture over the top, and garnish with chipped parsley, if desired.
5. Serve with pita bread triangles (I like "Recipe #179799" with parmesan cheese), cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped kalamata olives. Chopped sun-dried tomatoes are a good addition also.
6. *HOMEMADE TAHINI PASTE:
7. 4 tablespoons sesame seeds.
8. 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
9. 1/2 teaspoon salt.
10. 1/2 cup tepid water.
11. Blend sesame seeds in a blender and grind until smooth.
12. Add sesame oil, salt, and then slowly add 1/4 cup of water while blending.
13. Blend until completely smooth.
14. Makes 1 cup tahini paste.

chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, paprika, fresh parsley, tahini paste, sesame seeds, sesame oil, salt, tepid water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/heavenly-hummus-191672 (may not work)