Quick and Easy Hummus

 I love hummus.  It's a perfect snack or dish to take to a party (sigh...someday, friend; someday).  Here's a super quick and easy recipe.  The only non-staple is tahini.  The rest you probably have in your pantry.

Easy Hummus

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)

1/4 cup well-stirred tahini (I use Trader Joe's tahini)

1 small garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt to taste

2 to 3 tablespoons water

Dash ground paprika or sumac, for serving (I like smoked paprika)

Rinse and drain chickpeas; set aside.  In food processor combine lemon juice and tahini.  Process on low for 30 seconds.  Add lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and cumin.  Pulse several times then process on low for 1 minutes.  Add half of the rinsed and drained chickpeas.  Process on low for 30 seconds.  Add the remainder of the chickpeas and process on low for 1 - 2 minutes.  Add salt to taste.  Process on low and add 2-3 tbsp of water until smooth consistency.  Store in refrigerator.