Classic Hummus

Directions

1. 1
   Drain the juice from one of the cans of chickpeas into a bowl and reserve 3/4 cup liquid.
2. 2
   Pour the drained chick peas and garlic into a food processor and pulse to roughly chop.
3. 3
   Add tahini, lemon juice, salt, cumin and olive oil and pulse.
4. 4
   Stream in the chickpea juice, 1/4 cup at a time, and turn on high.
5. 5
   Occasionally scrape down the sides with a spatula.
6. 6
   Continue blending and adding juice until desired texture is reached.
7. 7
   Scoop into a dish and sprinkle paprika on four corners.
8. 8
   Drizzle with additional oil if desired.
9. 9
   Serve.