Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 pound cooked or canned chickpeas, drained
• 8 ounces tahini (sesame paste)
• ¼ ounce crushed garlic
• 4 fluid ounces lemon juice
• 1 fluid ounce olive oil
• Pinch of salt to taste
• Pinch cayenne

Steps

1. Puree the chickpeas with the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
2. If necessary, thin the puree with a little water or additional lemon juice, depending on the taste.
3. Season with salt to taste and with cayenne.
4. Chill at least 1 hour to allow the flavors time to blend.
5. Spoon the hummus into serving bowls. Drizzle additional olive oil over each bowl before serving.