Heavenly Hummus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups canned chick-peas, liquid reserved (garbanzo beans)
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
tahini paste (use 2/3 cup)
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup tepid water

Preparation

In a food processor, puree the chickpees, tahini, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and garlic until smooth, adding a little of the reserved liquid if the mixture seems too thick; It will be slightly grainy.
Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a shallow bowl or plate.
Combine the paprika and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, drizzle the mixture over the top, and garnish with chipped parsley, if desired.
Serve with pita bread triangles (I like \"Recipe #179799\" with parmesan cheese), cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped kalamata olives. Chopped sun-dried tomatoes are a good addition also.
*HOMEMADE TAHINI PASTE:
4 tablespoons sesame seeds.
1 teaspoon sesame oil.
1/2 teaspoon salt.
1/2 cup tepid water.
Blend sesame seeds in a blender and grind until smooth.
Add sesame oil, salt, and then slowly add 1/4 cup of water while blending.
Blend until completely smooth.
Makes 1 cup tahini paste.