Easy Favorite Hummus

heaping 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)

to 4 tablespoons lemon juice

large clove garlic, peeled and minced (or 2 smaller cloves)

to 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving

cumin

paprika or smoked paprika, plus more for serving

salt and black pepper,

cayenne pepper, optional and to taste

garbanzo beans (i.e. chickpeas; I use no-salt-added beans), rinsed and drained over a bowl with liquid reserved

about 2 to 4 tablespoons reserved bean liquid, added to taste for consistency

serve with crackers, pita chips, pita bread, chips, bell peppers, cucumbers, mushrooms, carrots, or your favorite dippers