Hummus With Pureed Sesame Seeds (No Pre-Made Tahini Here!) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, liquid reserved
1/2 cup sesame seeds
2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half (or more to taste)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Drain chick pea liquid directly into a blender or food processor.
Set chick peas aside.
Add the sesame seeds and garlic to the blender, cover, and puree until smooth (3-4 min.).
Add chick peas, lemon juice, salt, and oil (if using) to blender.
Cover and mix until well blended, stopping and scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.
Pour into a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley (if using).
Serve with pita chips or wedges.