Hummus

Serves 4-6 Drain the chick peas discarding the liquid and crush the garlic. Blend them in a food processor, when smooth add the lemon juice, tahini if using, black pepper and olive oil. Taste for seasoning adding a little salt and/or more lemon juice.
1 can of chick peas (410g)Sliver of garlicSqueeze of lemon juiceGround black pepper50ml (2 fl oz) olive oil2 teaspoon tahini (sesame seed paste), optional