When using dried garbanzo beans (recommended method to avoid additional sodium used in canning process of precooked beans), soak beans in large stockpot overnight (or at least six hours).
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Boil beans for three to four hours until tender.
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Drain and rinse beans.
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Place beans, garlic, tahini, olive oil and one cup water in food processor and blend until creamy. If needed, add additional water to achieve desired consistency.