Hummus

Ingredients:
1 can (400g) garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
1/4 cup tahini sauce (sesame seed paste) - available at most grocery stores
1/4 water
1/4 cup olive oil
juice of 1/2 a large lemon
2 cloves of garlic - roughly chopped
salt - to taste

Garnish:
paprika
2 sprigs of parsley - chopped

Add all of the ingredients to the blender, and blend until smooth. If you want a spicier version, add a chopped red chili pepper or a teaspoon of paprika before you blend.
Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika in the center, and chopped parsley.

Serve with warm pita bread and cucumber slices.