Step 1

Add the tahini and lemon juice to a food processor and process for about 30 seconds, until fully blended.

Step 2

Add the olive oil, salt, cumin, paprika and garlic. Add any other spices you'd like at this point. Process for about 30-60 seconds. Scrape the sides down and process for another 30 seconds.

Step 3

Add 1/2 of the chickpeas and process for about a minute. Then add the rest with a splash of water and process for a minute until the chickpeas are fully incorporated, scraping the sides down as needed. It may still be lumpy at this point, so add a little more water and process until it's at your desired consistency. Taste the mixture and adjust spices as needed. That's it!