Ingredients

2 (15-counce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained

3 garlic cloves

1/2 cup jarred roasted red bell peppers, drained

1/2 cup tahini (found near peanut butters in stores, stir thoroughly before measuring it)

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Garnish: fresh flat - leaf parsley sprigs

Preparation

Process first 9 ingredients and 1/3 cup lime juice in a food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides; add additional lime juice, if necessary, until desired consistency. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Garnish, if desired.