Hummus

Ingredients

• 4 c. (2 cans) garbanzo beans (chickpeas)*
• 1/2 c. tahini paste (sesame paste)
• 1/3 c. warm water
• 1/3 c. olive oil
• 2 to 4 tsp. lemon juice (I use 4)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. cumin
• black pepper to taste (I use about 1/4 tsp.)