Pizza Hummus

Ingredients

• 3 cups chickpeas drained and rinsed canned
• 1 teaspoon basil dried
• 2 cloves garlic 
• 4 servings kosher salt 
• 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
• 2 teaspoons oregano dried
• 0.3 cup tahini 
• 0.3 cup tomato paste 

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the tomato paste, oregano and basil and cook until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
3. Transfer the tomato paste mixture to a food processor.
4. Add the garlic, chickpeas, chickpea liquid, tahini, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Puree until smooth and creamy.
5. Photograph by Raymond Hom