INGREDIENTS
1
large head of garlic
1 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
2 15 ounce cans
chickpeas/garbanzo beans (about 3 cups total), liquid drained & reserved
1/4 cup
tahini (sesame paste)
1/4 cup
extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for garnish
1/4 cup
freshly-squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
3/4 tsp
salt, plus additional to taste
1/8
to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3
to 4 tablespoons reserved liquid from canned chickpeas, plus additional as needed
Smoked paprika and minced fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Homemade Pita Wedges, pita chips, crackers, and/or raw vegetable dippers, for serving