# What you'll need:
→ Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
03 - 1/4 cup tahini
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - Pinch of smoked paprika or sumac
10 - Olive oil drizzle
11 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Place chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt into a food processor.
02 - Process until mixture is smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary.
03 - With the processor running, slowly add cold water one tablespoon at a time until desired creaminess is achieved.
04 - Taste and modify salt or lemon juice if desired for balanced flavor.
05 - Transfer to serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with smoked paprika or sumac and chopped fresh parsley if preferred.
