Hummus(chick pea dip)

 
                           HUMMUS (CHICK PEA DIP)
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       c            Chick peas -- drained
                         -(canned or fresh cooked)
      2/3   c            Tahina paste
                         -(ground sesame seeds)
      3/4   c            Lemon juice
    2                    Garlic cloves -- mashed
    1       t            Salt
      1/4   ts           Cumin
                         Parsley, for garnish
 
   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
  
 
 
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