Drain the chickpeas and rinse.

Combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, salt, tahini, and water in a food processor, and blend to a creamy purée.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.

You can garnish with olives/chickpeas if you prefer.

Serve with warm pita, flat-breads and sticks of cucumber, celery and carrots..