Lemon Garlic Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 oz) can of Chickpeas or Cannellini beans  (save some juice) 
• 2 Garlic cloves - minced raw or quickly cooked on the stove with some oil to change the flavor
• 1 Fresh lemon (squeezed) and zest of the lemon 
• Arbequina extra virgin olive oil or your favorite flavored olive oil 
• Tahini (sesame paste) - 2 Table Spoons
• 1/4 tsp salt - add to taste 
• 1 tsp ground cumin (optional) - cumin is strong and smokey 
• Paprika or everything spice to top hummus/also add lemon zest to the top of the hummus 

Directions:

Drain and rinse beans, reserving about 1/4 cup juice.  Place beans in food processor with garlic, lemon juice and reserved reserved bean liquid. Process until smooth - add tahini and olive oil to desired texture.

Add Salt and cumin (optional) to taste. Blend until smooth.  Top hummus with Everything Spice and/or paprika. Serve with Naan, corn tortillas or a side with chicken or vegetables. Add your hummus to a salad for a creamy  texture.