Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) organic chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1-2 cloves finely minced garlic
• 1 tbsp sesame tahini
• 7-9 tbsp low sodium vegetable broth or water
• 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp extra virgin olive oil
• hot pepper sauce (optional)
• paprika
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

• In blender, place peas, garlic, tahini, broth or water, lemon juice and oil
• Blend on high speed until mixture is smooth
• Add salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce to taste, if desired
• Pour mixture into serving bowl
• Dust lightly with paprika
• Serve with cut-up raw vegetables and whole wheat pita bread