Serves: 2 1/2 cups

Why this spice: Collected Foods spice seasons this dish with clean heat and depth so the finish tastes intentional, not muddy.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked* chickpeas (Garbanzo beans)
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil (plus extra to top with)
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• A pinch of cumin (to taste)
• A pinch of sweet smoked paprika (to taste)
• Salt

Directions

1. Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet until golden; cool, then grind to a paste with a little oil if needed.
2. Blend chickpeas, sesame paste, garlic, lemon, salt, and ice water until very smooth, scraping the bowl as you go.
3. Adjust lemon and salt. Spoon into a bowl, swirl the top, and drizzle with oil. Serve with vegetables or flatbread.