Heavy on the Garlic Hummus

I was going through some old recipe files and came across this recipe from a local mediterranean restaurant no longer in business. I had never made it so I decided to give it a try and I'm glad I did.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
• 1⁄2 cup  tahini paste
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 6  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 3  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon white pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
•  water, for thinning
• 1⁄4 cup  minced parsley
•  additional  oil, for drizzling
•  paprika

Directions

1. Place all ingredients except oil and parsely in food processor.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Slowly add 1/4 cup olive oil and continue processing until mixed well.
4. If mixture is too stiff add water a little at a time until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency (you don't want it runny).
5. Remove from processor and add parsley.
6. Chill for at least four hours.
7. Spread on plate in a thin layer.
8. Drizzle additional oil on top.
9. Sprinkle with paprika and served with pita bread.