Hummus

This is a simple recipe for hummus that does not call for Tahini.

Makes: enough for two people to share.

INGREDIENTS:
1 can of garbanzo beans
1 clove garlic
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
juice from ½ lemon
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
handful of chopped fresh parsley
paprika to taste (optional)

STEPS:
•Drain bean juice from garbanzo beans.

•Process garlic clove in a food processor until it looks finely chopped.

•Add the can of garbanzo beans to the garlic clove in the food processor along with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

•Process until the garbanzo beans are pureed to the consistency you want. For a smoother consistency, puree longer, and add (a little at a time) more lemon juice and/or olive oil.

•Add parsley at the end and pulse until parsley is just chopped, salt (if necessary) and paprika to taste.

•Garnish with a drizzle of oilve oil, additional paprika, and serve with toasted pita wedges.