Quick Hummus

Description
Garbanzo bean dip

Ingredients

 * 1 can of garbanzo (ceci) beans
 * 1 medium-sized clove of garlic (or ½ of a big clove)
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 3 tablespoons sesame seed paste (tahina)
 * 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
 * a pinch of cayenne (red) pepper

Directions

 * 1) Strain the garbanzo beans, reserving the liquid.
 * 2) Put the garbanzo beans and all of the other ingredients in a blender.
 * 3) Blend on high for about 20 seconds.
 * 4) Turn off the blender and stir the mixture with a spoon.
 * 5) Add from the reserved liquid, 1 spoon at a time, just enough to get the mixture to run smoothly in the blender (you will not need to add all of the liquid)
 * 6) Run the blender for about 20 seconds after each addition of liquid. The final product should be thick, not runny.
 * 7) Spoon into a bowl or plate. Drizzle with more olive oil if desired.
 * 8) Serve with grilled meats or spread in sandwiches.
 * 9) For a light dinner, serve along-side a plate of finely chopped tossed salad.
 * 10) Eat with pita or other soft flat bread, using the bread to grab the hummus dip and salad (without the use of spoon or fork).