Hummus (Chick Pea Dip) Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
2 cup chick peas, drained (canned or fresh
2/3 cup tahina paste (ground sesame seeds)
3/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, mashed
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1 parsley, for garnish
Recipe Preparation
1. Place chick peas, tahina, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin in
food processor.
2. Mix until smooth.
3. Place in a jar and refrigerate.
Just before serving sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
Add more garlic if dessired. If you want this thinner to serve as a
dip, add more lemon juice.
(From "The flavor of Jerusalem" by Joan Nathan and Judy Stacey
Goldman)
Makes: 2 1/2-3 cups
Servings: 1
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