Lebanese Hummus (Chickpea Dip)

Name: Lebanese Hummus (Chickpea Dip)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz each) Canned chickpeas; 0.33 cup Tahini (sesame paste); 0.33 cup Fresh lemon juice; 2 whole Garlic cloves; 0.5 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Water; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 0.5 tsp Paprika (for garnish); 2 tbsp Pine nuts (for garnish); 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (for garnish)

From: Lebanon

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz each) Canned chickpeas
0.33 cup Tahini (sesame paste)
0.33 cup Fresh lemon juice
2 whole Garlic cloves
0.5 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Water
2 tbsp Olive oil
0.5 tsp Paprika (for garnish)
2 tbsp Pine nuts (for garnish)
1 tbsp Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Drain and rinse canned chickpeas, reserving liquid.
In food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
Blend until smooth, adding water and more lemon juice as needed to reach desired creamy consistency.
Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice as needed.
Transfer to serving bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, pine nuts, and parsley.
Serve with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as part of a mezze platter.