10 servings

Hands on: 7 minutes

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Total time: 7 minutes

Granulated instead of raw softens the "message" of the garlic and makes this hummus more sociable.

2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained

6 tablespoons sesame tahini

Juice of 2 lemons

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 teaspoon cumin seed

1 tablespoon fresh parsley

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt to taste

Tabasco sauce to taste

Paprika

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, parsley and olive oil. Pulse until smooth. Season to taste with salt and Tabasco. If mixture is thick and pasty, add a tablespoon or two of water. To serve, garnish with paprika and a swirl of olive oil, if desired.

Per serving: 171 calories (percent of calories from fat, 36), 6 grams protein, 22 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams fiber, 7 grams fat (1 gram saturated), no cholesterol, 265 milligrams sodium.