Assemble all of the ingredients so they are ready to add Either in a food processor or a high-speed blender, blend the tahini and lemon juice for about a minute or more until it is light smooth Add the garlic and blend for a minute Add the olive oil , cilantro, and the spices and blend Add the drained garbanzo beans and blend until it reaches the desired consistency If the mixture needs a little more moisture, add 1/2 tsp reserved bean liquid at a time Taste, and add more spices as desired.  Blend until creamy Place in a serving bowl, and garnish with a little drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, cayenne, or sesame seeds Serve immediately, or refrigerate before serving. Will keep about 4 days in the refrigerator Variations:

Assemble all of the ingredients so they are ready to add
Either in a food processor or a high-speed blender, blend the tahini and lemon juice for about a minute or more until it is light smooth
Add the garlic and blend for a minute
Add the olive oil , cilantro, and the spices and blend
Add the drained garbanzo beans and blend until it reaches the desired consistency
If the mixture needs a little more moisture, add 1/2 tsp reserved bean liquid at a time
Taste, and add more spices as desired.  Blend until creamy
Place in a serving bowl, and garnish with a little drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, cayenne, or sesame seeds
Serve immediately, or refrigerate before serving.
Will keep about 4 days in the refrigerator