Spicy Chickpea Dip (Hummus)

This is one of those easy dip recipes that can be throw together rather quickly. You can skip the cayenne pepper if you wish; its still yummy.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 4 cups of dip

Ingredients

• 6  garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 cup tahini
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 3  cups chickpeas, Cooked

• Garnish

•  kosher salt
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Place the garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor or blender and puree until the garlic is finely chopped (if preparing by hand, finely dice and mash the garlic, then mix with the other ingredients).
2. Add the chickpeas and continue mixing to a smooth paste.
3. Garnish with the cayenne pepper.
4. Served at room temperature or chilled.