Pizza Hummus

1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil

1 can (1 1/2 c.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1/4 c. liquid reserved**
2 Tbsp. tahini
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast, optional
salt, to taste

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.   Add the tomato paste, oregano, and basil and cook until slightly toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Put tomato paste mixture and all remaining ingredients - except salt - into a food processor and puree until smooth and creamy.  Salt to taste and puree until combined.  Makes about 2 cups.

** Note: The tomato paste makes this hummus thicker than usual.  If you like your hummus thinner, add more chickpea liquid (1/3 - 1/2 cup).

This printable recipe from A Teaspoon and A Pinch.