Vegetarian Hummus

I love hummus, and I've been on the lookout for the perfect hummus recipe since I had GREAT hummus at a Greek restaurant in Rochester.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can chick peas
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup water (reserved)
• 1/2 lemon
• 2 tblsp vinegar
• 1/2 tspn salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tblsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tblsp paprika
• 2 tblsp tahini sauce

DIRECTIONS

Peel skin off of chickpeas and rinse.

Mince garlic cloves in blender. Add chickpeas to blender; slowly add water to make it easier to puree. {Do not add all water}

Add in tahini sauce, lemon juice from half of lemon, vinegar, cumin, and salt to taste. Add more water if need for desired consistency.

Place on a serving platter and drizzle on olive oil, sprinkle paprika on top for final touches.

Serve with warm pita bread. Serves 6.