Homemade Hummus

When families start attending Sunday Suppers, they are a bit skeptical about this unfamiliar dip (usually served with carrots). But in short order they are requesting it more and making it at home. It's easy and affordable - two hallmarks of any Sunday Suppers recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans/chickpeas (drained, reserve liquid)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Dash ground paprika for serving

Directions

1. In bowl of a food processor, combine tahini and lemon juice; process for 1 minute.
2. Add olive oil, garlic, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt; process for 30 seconds
3. Add half of the chickpeas; process for 1 minute then scrape sides and bottom of the bowl.
4. Add remaining chickpeas and process until smooth
5. Add reserved liquid one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
6. Adjust seasoning (salt & pepper).
7. Serve hummus with a drizzle of olive oil and dash of paprika