Recipes
Hummus 1
Hummus 1
3 cups canned chick peas, drained, rinsed, and drained again
1/4 cup sesame paste (tahini)
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup strained freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped parsley
In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine the chick peas, sesame paste, water, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Process or blend until smooth and creamy in texture. Scrape down sides of bowl if necessary. Add salt and pepper and process for a few seconds. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste. If too thick, add small amounts of lemon juice and olive oil. Stir in the parsley. Refrigerate until ready to serve.