Hummus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head garlic
1 (19 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed or 2 c. cooked chickpeas
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. tahini
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (optional)
salt to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Remove loose papery outside skin from garlic head without separating the cloves.
Slice off the top 1/2-inch.
Wrap in small square of foil and roast 40 minutes until garlic is very soft.
Unwrap and cool slightly.
Separate cloves and peel.