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Greek: Hummus




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 (19-ounce) can chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained
  
• 3 Tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)
  
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup lemon juice
  
• 1 clove garlic
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• Water
  
• Finely chopped parsley, for garnish
  
• Parsley leaves, for garnish
  






Instructions



1. Set aside 1 tablespoon of chick peas for garnish. Place remaining chick peas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt into blender. Add enough water to fill the blender to just below top of chick peas. Purée until well blended. If a thinner consistency is desired, add more water.
   
   Pour hummus into serving bowl. Garnish edge with finely chopped parsley. Mound reserved chick peas in center with a few leaves of parsley.
   
   Makes about 2 cups.
   






Final Comments


Hummus may be served as an appetizer or a side dish, with pita bread.