Instructions: In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini paste, and garlic. Process until smooth. With the machine running, add the olive oil, a little at a time. Season with salt and pepper.

Spoon the hummus in the center of a large platter. Drizzle the hummus with olive oil. Arrange the black olives and Fresh Pita Bread around the hummus.

This recipe yields about 2 cups hummus for ?? servings.

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