• 1 can chickpeas or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
• 1/4 cup well-stirred tahini 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt to taste
• 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) water
• Dash ground paprika, for serving

Beets & Ricotta Hummus

• 1.5 cup ready-made hummus
• 1 large beet sliced and boiled
• 1/4 cup ricotta

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

• 1.5 cup ready-made hummus
• 2 whole roasted red peppers or 3/4 cup chopped jarred roasted red pepper

Edamame & Avocado Hummus

• 1.5 cup ready-made hummus
• 1 medium ripe avocado
• 1.5 cup thawed shelled edamame