Hummus

ingredients:

2 1/2 cups cooked or canned and drained chickpeas

2 1/2 T tahini

1/2 tsp sweet paprika

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped, about 1 cup

juice of 1 lemon

1/2 cup diced onion

4-5 T water

directions:

1.  In food processor combine the chickpeas, tahini, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, pepper, parsley and lemon juice.  mix for about 30 seconds.  add the onion.  pulse until all the ingredients are nearly smooth.

2.  taste the hummus and add as much water as necessary for the correct consistency.  process until the mixture is as smooth as you like.

3.  serve hummus at once or transfer to a glass or plastic container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.  let hummus reach room temp before serving.