Hummus

There is nothing like fresh hummus and it is really easy to make. The names chickpea  and garbanzo  are the same and interchangeable, with garbanzo  being the Spanish name.

• 2 cups drained well-cooked canned garbanzo beans, cooking liquid reserved if possible
• 3 cloves peeled garlic, or to taste
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup tahini, with some of its oil
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin or paprika, or to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon, plus more as needed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Put the garbanzo beans, tahini, cumin or paprika, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor, sprinkle with salt and pepper and begin to process.

Add garbanzo-cooking liquid or water as needed to produce a smooth purée. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed.

• Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
• Ground cumin or paprika used for sprinkling and garnish
• Drizzling of olive oil

Serve, drizzled with some olive oil and sprinkled with a bit of cumin or paprika and some parsley.