INGREDIENTS
3 1/2 cups
canned OR soaked and cooked chickpeas/garbanzo beans
1 tbsp
baking soda ((optional - to help skin the chickpeas, then rinsed away - see instructions below))
1/3 cup
tahini paste
8
roasted garlic cloves (, or more to taste (you may substitute 1-3 fresh garlic cloves if you prefer a stronger sharper flavor))
1/4 cup
fresh lemon juice (, or more to taste)
1 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil (, plus more for garnish)
3/4 tsp
cumin
1/2 tsp
salt (, or more to taste)
cayenne pepper
Paprika and fresh minced parsley for garnish (optional)