Hummus

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic
2 green onions, white portion and half of green top
1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained, reserving 1/4 cup liquid
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste), stirred
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Dash of cayenne
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of paprika
Pita bread or cut up vegetables, optional

Directions

1. Using S-blade and with processor running, drop garlic cloves and onion into food chute. Then add garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
2. Continue to process until smooth, adding enough reserved liquid from beans to reach desired consistency and scraping bowl as needed.
3. Place into serving bowl and garnish with paprika. Serve with pita bread and/or vegetables. To store, refrigerate.

Serves:  4-6