Fast and Easy Homemade Hummus

In a food processor or blender, combine the minced garlic, beans, lemon juice, tahini, cumin and salt. Set the speed on low and blend until evenly mixed. While on low begin to slowly stream in the reserved liquid from the beans. You want the mixture to become light and fluffy; this of course is to your preference but in all you will need about ½ a cup of the reserved liquid. Transfer to a medium bowl, sprinkle with smoked paprika and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

Cut pitas into wedges drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with ¼ teaspoon of dry oregano. Make sure pitas are well coated on both sides with oil and herbs and pop into a preheated 325º oven for about 7 minutes. Serve along side hummus with carrot sticks, tomato wedges and olives for a healthy and delicious snack.