Hummous Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
3 medium cloves garlic, sliced
1 large handful parsley
2 medium scallions, in 1 pieces
3 cup cooked chick peas
6 tbsp tahini
6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp salt (to taste)
OPTIONAL.. CAYENNE AND
CUMIN TO TASTE
Recipe Preparation
1. Place garlic, parsley, and scallions in a food processor or
blender and mince. 2. Add chick peas, tahini, lemon juice, and salt,
and puree to a thick paste.
by hand. The hummus wil have a coarser texture, but that can be nice
too.) 3. Season to taste, if desired, with cayenne and cumin ( and
correct he salt, if necessary). Tranfer to a tightly lidded container
and chill.
From the Moosewood Cookbook..
Servings: 1
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