Truly Jordanian Hummus

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (400 g) cans chickpeas, i used california garden
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground
• 1/2 cup ice (more or less)

Recipe

• 1 empty two cans chickpeas onto medium saucepan with juices. cover with water and heat to a boil to soften beans.
• 2 drain beans well. put in food processor and mix until fairly smooth. scrape as necessary.
• 3 add tahini, salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
• 4 process until incorporated.
• 5 scrape down bowl and add lemon juice. process again.
• 6 add olive oil and process until smooth.
• 7 finally add ice and continue processing to a very smooth texture without becoming runny.
• 8 serve on a plate with more olive oil. sprinkle with paprika. serve with warmed pita bread.