BY: Rhoda McIntosh "Hummus is a pureed garbanzo bean dip with Middle Eastern origins. Serve with pita and an assortment of fresh vegetables. This is the secret combination straight from a Boston restaurant. Tahini, or sesame seed paste, can be found in health food stores, gourmet shops and even many grocery stores." INGREDIENTS * 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained * 1/3 cup tahini * 1/4 cup lemon juice * 1 teaspoon salt * 2 cloves garlic, halved * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 pinch paprika * 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley DIRECTIONS 1. Place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. 2. Drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.