Mediterranean Hummus

This basic hummus recipe is good for using in other recipes or on it's own.

Mediterranean Hummus

Ingredients 
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup tahini paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 14 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Pinch cayenne
Pinch pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Directions 
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and water.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the tahini paste and olive oil.

Place the chickpeas in a food processor and process them for 15 seconds. Add lemon juice and water mixture, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, pepper and salt. Process until mixed, scraping down the bowl as necessary, 50 to 60 seconds. Slowly add the tahini paste and olive oil mixture. Process until smooth and creamy.

Serve with chopped parsley, pita bread, pita chips or toasted bread.