Hummus

• 2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas (reserve liquid) or 2 (16 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained (reserve liquid)
• 2 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 12 cup tahini paste (also known as sesame paste)
• 1 pinch salt (1/4 - 1/2 tsp.)
• ground paprika, for garnish
• olive oil, for garnish

1. Place 1/2 cup reserved bean liquid in blender or food processor container.
2. Add beans, garlic and lemon juice; start blender.
3. Add reserved juice a little at a time till mixture runs smooth through blender but still has a thick consistency (all together about 1/4-1/2 cup reserved juice).
4. Add tahini paste and salt; blend 3-4 minutes till nice and smooth.
5. Place hummus into a large serving bowl.
6. Cover and chill 2-3 hours in the refrigerator or till nicely chilled.
7. When ready to serve, drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle lightly with paprika.
8. Serve with pita bread.

chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, salt, ground paprika, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hummus-302850 (may not work)