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Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

　　2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

　　3 tablespoons tahini

　　2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

　　2 tablespoons lemon juice, or as needed

　　1/4 cup olive oil

　　Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

　　

Step 1

1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Purée the mixture into a smooth paste, adding water to thin the mixture as necessary.

　　

Step 2

2. Adjust the seasoning with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve garnished with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.