Enjoy this creamy delight with some of your favorite chopped veggies, as a spread or even in a fresh salad.

Start to finish: 20 minutes
Serves 2

Ingredients (choose organic ingredients if possible)

• 1½ cups cooked garbanzo beans
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor, except the oil, and blend until combined.
2. With the food processor still running, add the olive oil little by little, until well combined and smooth.

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