If you're out of tahini- or just can't find any, here's a recipe for tahini-free hummus. It may not the real thing, but it's the best substitute that I've found.
Ingredients
- 1 can of garbanzo beans (15 oz), drained, with the liquid reserved
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Blend the garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Gradually add the reserved bean liquid until desired consistancy is achieved.