Spicy Hummus

• I love love love this hummus.  Its great as an appetizer, a snack, or an addition to lettuce wraps.  It is so easy to make, and not very expensive.  The can of Tahini will be the most, but it will last you.  I have been able to make at least 6 batches, and I still have a little left.  I got this recipe from Rachael Ray, but I omit the coriander, and instead of a drizzle of olive oil, I add a quarter cup.  That's what makes it so creamy. :]  
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• Ingredients:
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 2 rounded tablespoons tahini sesame paste
• 1/4 C extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground cumin
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• Coarse salt
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
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• Combine beans, tahini, oil, pepper flakes, cumin, garlic, salt, and lemon juice in food processor bowl and grind into a smooth paste. 

And that's it! Simple, huh?  If you are entertaining or bringing this to an event, be sure to make a double batch. ;]

<3 Saleena