Hummus

Skip the store! Our homemade hummus puts the purchased stuff to shame. - by Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients

• 400 gram can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 clove of garlic, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley

• 2 - 3 teaspoons olive oil (optional)

• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and/or paprika (optional)

In a blender or food processor combine first seven ingredients (through paprika).
Cover and blend or process until smooth, stopping to scrape container as needed.
Spoon hummus onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley. If desired, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with pine nuts and/or paprika. Serve with pita wedges, tortilla chips, and/or vegetable dippers.