Hummuus

Ingredients

 * 2 x 15-oz. cans chickpeas
 * ½ – ¾ cup lemon juice
 * ⅓ cup tahini
 * ½ Tbsp. salt
 * 2 – 3 cloves of garlic (chopped)
 * parsley sprigs and paprika for garnish
 * Pita bread cut into pieces for dipping

Directions

 * 1) Drain the chickpeas. Reserve a few for garnish and put the rest in a blender or food processor.
 * 2) Add other ingredients and process until smooth (or until texture is even), adjusting lemon, tahini, and salt to taste.
 * 3) Transfer to serving bowl and with a spoon make a shallow well all around, about 1" from outside edge.
 * 4) Drizzle olive oil, garnish with reserved chickpeas, parsley sprigs and paprika.
 * 5) Serve with pita bread.