Classic Hummus

3 cups cooked chickpeas, or 1 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained twice, warmed in a pan

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 clove garlic

1/2 cup tahini

Puree warm chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic and 2/3 cup water in food processor for 3 to 4 minutes, or until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl if necessary.  Add tahini, and puree 2 minutes, or until mixture has consistency of soft cream cheese, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.