Categories: appetizer

Ingredients

• * 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
• * 1 clove garlic
• * 1⁄4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving
• * 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• * 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste; optional)
• * 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• * kosher salt
• * 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. 1. In a food processor, puree the chickpeas and garlic with the olive oil, lemon juice, tahini (if using), cumin, and ¾ teaspoon salt until smooth and creamy. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water as necessary to achieve the desired consistency.

2. 2. Transfer to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the paprika before serving.

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