Pizza-flavored hummus

Ingredients:

• 3 cups canned chickpeas (drain and rinse), reserve 1/2 cup brine
• 1/4 tbsp. sesame tahini paste
• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Preparation:

1. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, oregano, and basil and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer the tomato mixture to a food processor.
   
   Add the garlic, chickpeas, chickpea brine, sesame paste, lemon juice, and a teaspoon of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.