Creamy Hummus

• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (19-ounce) cans chickpeas
  (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

Preparation
Place first 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.

Add juice and remaining ingredients; process until smooth, scraping sides occasionally.