Hummus with Tahini

Ingredients

• 2  cups canned chickpeas

• 5  tablespoons tahini, sesame paste

• 3  cloves garlic, crushed

• 4  tablespoons lemon juice

• 1  teaspoon salt

Cooking method according to shahiya.com                            

1- Drain the chickpeas and blend them in a food processor until you get a smooth paste.

2- In a big bowl, dilute the tahini paste with 1 tablespoon of warm water. Add the crushed garlic, lemon juice and salt. Mix well until you get a whitish liquid sauce.

3- Add the chickpeas paste to the sauce and mix well. Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste.

4- Serve in a shallow dish with a drizzle of olive oil and pita bread.

5- Garnish with mint leaves, a sprinkle of cumin or some whole chickpeas.

H.Zoghib