Hummus

​2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
½ cup water
¼ cup vegetable oil
juice of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup tahini
paprika and minced parsley for garnish (optional)
 
1. Place chickpeas in bowl of food processor with water and run motor, stopping several times to scrape down sides, until very smooth. With motor running, pour oil through feed tube. Stop, remove lid and add remaining ingredients; replace lid and run motor, scraping down sides periodically, until smooth.  Garnish with paprika and parsley and serve with crackers, pita bread or sliced vegetables.
 
Revised September 2017