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Recipe -- Hummus

FoodReference.com

* 1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
* 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
* 3 tablespoons water
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 clove garlic, halved
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground,* or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
* Lemon juice (optional)
* Fresh flat-leaf parsley

1. In a food processor combine garbanzo beans, tahini, the water, the 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the oil, garlic, kosher salt, cumin seeds, and cayenne pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the 1 tablespoon parsley. If desired, stir in additional lemon juice to taste.

2. Garnish with additional parsley. Serve with baked pita chips or vegetable dippers, or use as a spread in a grilled vegetable sandwich.

*Note: To toast seeds, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add seeds. Cook about 2 minutes or until toasted and aromatic, shaking skillet frequently. Place toasted seeds in a spice grinder and process until finely ground.

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This news arrived on: 03/07/2008

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