Creamy Hummus

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 (19-ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

Preparation

Step 1

Place first 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Add juice and remaining ingredients; process until smooth, scraping sides occasionally