Hummus

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (19 oz) can garbanzo beans, 1/2 cup of the liquid reserved
4 Tbsp lemon juice
2-3 Tbsp tahini
1 tsp salt
black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp olive oil

In a blender or food processor, blend the garlic, beans, liquid, lemon juice, tahini and salt until creamy and well-mixed. Transfer the mixture to a medium serving bowl. Sprinkle with pepper and pour olive oil over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with pita bread.

To make the hummus more creamy, just add more of the reserved liquid from the garbanzo beans.