Yummus Hummus

It has only been a couple of years since I was introduced to hummus, and now I can't stop making it for any occassion!  It is hearty, healthy, and full of flavor.  Truly, hummus is yummus!
Artichoke Hummus
adapted from Simply Recipes

Ingredients
- 1 15-oz cans of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup of roasted tahini
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (or salt to taste)
- sprinkling of cayenne pepper

Tools
- food processor

Steps
1. In a food processor, combine the minced garlic, garbanzo beans, tahini, artichoke hearts, lemon juice, water, and olive oil. Process the combination until smooth (should be quick, about 3-5 minutes). Add salt, and if not enough, salt to taste.

2. Spoon into serving dish and sprinkle with cayenne pepper (lightly, if you don't want too much heat).

3. Serve with bite-size vegetables that can be eaten raw (cucumbers, radishes, baby carrots, celery), pita bread, anything you like to dip with.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.