2 cans (14 oz each) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted
1/4 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tbsp tahini paste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp za’atar spice or ground sumac (optional)
3/4 cup ice-cold water
Crudités and pita wedges
Method
In a food processor or blender, combine garbanzo beans, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 3 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt and cumin. Pulse for about 1 minute or just until blended. Add water, 1/4 cup at a time, until mixture is creamy, thick and smooth.
Transfer dip to shallow serving bowl; drizzle with remaining olive oil. Garnish with remaining sunflower seeds, and sprinkle of za’atar (if using).