Ingredients

• 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

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. Photograph by Raymond Hom