AVOCADO HUMMUS

1 15-oz can garbanzo beans, drained,
liquid reserved
1/4 Cup + 1 Tbs tahini
1/2 medium or large avocado
3 Tbs + 1 tsp. lemon juice
garbanzo liquid
1/2 tsp + 1/8 tsp salt

Dash paprika

Combine all the ingredients, except
the paprika, in a food processor and
process until the consistency is smooth
and creamy. Spoon the hummus into a serving
bowl and garnish with a dash of paprika.
Serve with fresh or toasted whole-wheat
pita wedges, rye or whole grain crackers,
or toasted whole grain bread cut into quarters.
Serves 4 to 5.