Hummus

Name: Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 c.
Ingredients: 4 clove garlic; 1 large lemon; 1 can garbanzo beans; 2 tbsp. tahini (sesame seed paste); 3 tbsp. olive oil; 2 tbsp. water; 1/2 tsp. salt; tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); 1/2 tsp. paprika; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro (optional); Pita bread wedges; olives

Published: Jun 26, 2008

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Yields:

2 c.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Cal/Serv:

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Middle Eastern dips, such as hummus, once seemed exotic, but now they're familiar old friends. Tahini is readily available at health food stores and supermarkets.

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Ingredients

4 clove garlic
1 large lemon
1 can garbanzo beans
2 Tbsp. tahini (sesame seed paste)
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. salt
tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Pita bread wedges
olives

Directions

1. Step 1In 1-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups water to boiling over high heat. Add garlic and cook 3 minutes to blanch; drain.
2. Step 2From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice. In food processor with knife blade attached, combine beans, tahini, garlic, lemon peel and juice, oil, water, salt, and ground red pepper. Puree until smooth. Transfer to platter; cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours. To serve, sprinkle with paprika and cilantro, if using. Serve with pita bread wedges and olives.Nutritional information is based on a 1-tablespoon serving.

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