Hummus with Tsp Paprika

Serves 6 in about 15 minutes. Tahini goes in first, and tsp olive oil finishes the pot.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup tahini
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ⅓ to ½ cup warm water start with 1/3 cup
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 can garbanzo beans
• ½ tsp ground cumin, adjust to taste
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp olive oil, plus more for garnish
• Pinch salt, adjust to taste
• Pinch pepper, adjust to taste
• ½ tsp paprika

Method

1. Stir in everything to a mini food processor and pulse several times until well blended and smooth.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired, add more water if you like it thinner, and pulse a few more times (if you made adjustments).
3. Move to a serving dish and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, parsley, or toasted pine nuts.

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