Mediterranean Kalamata Hummus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup tahini
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cayenne (reserve a 1/4 tsp. For topping)
4 tablespoons olive oil (reserve 2 tablespoons for topping)
3/4 cup kalamata olive
2 tablespoons capers
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin (reserve 1/4 teaspoon for topping)
3 tablespoons fresh parsley (reserve 1 tablespoon for topping)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree. Add enough cold water to achieve a spreadable consistency.
Spoon puree onto a shallow plate and smooth the top with a spoon. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and strew with remaining parsley. Sprinkle remaining cumin and cayenne in a star pattern and serve with warm pita or veggies.
Enjoy!