Garlicky Garbanzo Bean Dip

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 4 cups of dip

Ingredients

• 3  cups garbanzo beans, Cooked
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup tahini, Sesame Paste
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon cumin, Ground

• GARNISHES

•  lemon slice
•  parsley, Chopped
•  paprika
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons garlic, Chopped
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 2  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Puree the beans with the water in a food processor or blender to the consistency of a smooth, mashed-potatolike paste. (The beans can also be mashed with the water by hand) Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin.
2. Continue mixing until light and fluffy.
3. Put into a serving bowl and swirl in the olive oil.
4. Sprinkle on paprika and garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley.
5. Serve at room temperature.
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