Hummus

This basic Humus recipe is very easy to make. It will last you three days and can be used with pita, on a toast or serve as a tapas dish with a drizzle of olive oil.

Ingredients:

 1  (15-ounce) can chickpeas  

·         2 tablespoons lemon juice

·         2 tablespoons yogurt

·         1 1/2 tablespoons tahini

·         A small bunch parsley

·         2 cloves garlic (optional)

·         1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

·         1/2 teaspoon cumin

·         1/2 teaspoon  sumac

·         1/2 teaspoon zatar

·         Paprika (as garnish)

·         2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)

Directions:

Drain chickpeas. In a food processor, combine tahini, yogurt and lemon juice and process for 30 seconds.

Combine remaining ingredients in the food processor. Blend until thoroughly mixed and smooth. Taste, for seasoning. If the hummus is too thick, pulse in 1-2 tablespoons of water or olive oil.

Serve, drizzled with the olive oil and sprinkled with a bit paprika and sumac.