Garlicky garbanzo bean dip
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 3 c Garbanzo Beans; Cooked 1/4 c Water
- 1/2 c Tahini; Sesame Paste 1/3 c Lemon Juice
- 1 ts Cumin; Ground ---------------------------------GARNISHES---------------------------------
- 1 x Lemon Slices 1 x Parsley; Chopped
- 1 x Paprika 1 1/2 tb Garlic; Chopped
- 1 tb Salt 2 tb Olive Oil
Instructions:
Puree the beans with the water in a food processor or blender to the consistency of a smooth mashed-potatolike paste. (The beans can also be mashed with the water by hand) Add the tahini lemon juice garlic salt and cumin. Continue mixing until light and fluffy. Put into a serving bowl and swirl in the olive oil. Sprinkle on paprika and garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley. Serve at room temperature. Makes about 4 1/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Pita Bread Triangles Celery Carrots Fennel Cheddar Cheese
