Mediteranian Hummus

2 c. canned garbanzo beans, drained

⅓ c. tahini

¼ c. lemon juice

1 tsp. salt

2 cloves garlic, halved

1 Tbs. olive oil

1 pinch paprika

1 tsp. minced fresh parsley

Optional add-ons:

Red Pepper Hummus:

1 (4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers

⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper

Mediterranean Olive Hummus:

⅓ c. pitted Spanish Manzanilla olives

1½ tsp. chopped fresh basil

1 tsp. cilantro leaves

Smokey Chipotle Hummus:

1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

1½ teaspoons cumin

1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained

6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained

½ cup chopped cilantro

ground black pepper to taste

Sun Dried Tomato Hummus:

½ c. oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained

¼ c. finely shredded fresh basil