Mrs. G'S Garlic Cilantro Pine Nut Hummus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons salt
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzos are the same thing)
2/3 cup tahini, well stirred
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup water
2 bunches cilantro, stems cut off (or to taste)
2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons ground cumin (or to taste)

Preparation

On a cutting board mince and mash the garlic to a paste with the salt.
In a food processor puree the chick-peas with the garlic paste, the tahini, the lemon juice, the oil and water, scraping down the sides, until the hummus is smooth. Add water/oil, if necessary, to thin the hummus to the desired consistency.
Add salt to taste.
Add cumin and blend, taste and adjust if necessary.
Add cilantro and process until chopped into mixture.
Add toasted pine nuts and process until blended -- or you can just add them on top, whole, as garnish.
Transfer the hummus to a bowl and serve.