Hummus
 
2 cans (16oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. tahini (sesame paste)
1 t. cumin powder
Juice of 2 lemons
4 cloves garlic
2 T. olive oil
1 t salt
 
Drain liquid from chickpeas and rinse under cold water.  Put these in bowl
of food processor, add water, tahini, garlic, cumin, and olive oil.  Process
on high speed.  Add salt.  Juice lemons and add lemon juice through feed
tube while processing.  If mixture seems too stiff (should be like a fairly
stiff dip), add 1 or 2 T water while processing.  Keep processing until very
smooth, about 5-7 minutes.  Spread on serving platter or in a bowl.  You may
garnish with olive oil, extra chickpeas, olives or cumin.  Enjoy!