PIZZA HUMMUS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 to 3 cloves garlic
3 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1/2 cup liquid reserved
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, oregano and basil and cook until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer the tomato paste mixture to a food processor. Add the garlic, chickpeas, chickpea liquid, tahini, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Puree until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43, Fat 2 grams, Sodium 83 milligrams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 2 grams