astray recipes: Hummus #1

Categories: Appetizer
Yield: 6 servings

Measure	Ingredient
1 tablespoon	Safflower Oil
2 tablespoons	Chopped Onion
	Clove garlic, Minced
¼ cup	Minced Fresh Parsley
1 teaspoon	Basil
¼ teaspoon	Ground Coriander
¼ teaspoon	Oregano
¼ teaspoon	Black Pepper
15 ounces	Can Drained Chick Peas
3 tablespoons	Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons	Toasted Sesame Seeds
1 dash	Cumin

GARNISH: lemon wedges, cherry tomatoes, or fresh parsley sprigs (opt) In a small skillet, heat oil; saute onion and garlic until onion is softened. Add seasonings. Stir just long enough to soften parsley. In food processor, combine rinsed and drained chick peas and lemon juice; process until smooth. Stir in onion and herb mixture; stir in sesame seeds. Spoon into serving bowl. Top with garnish if desired.

VARIATIONS: 1. Substitute 15-oz can Great Northern beans for chick peas. Use only 2 T lemon juice, since this is a moister bean. 2.

Replace chick peas with ½ lb firm tofu (1 cup) and ½ cup tahini; use only 1 T lemon juice and add 1 T soy sauce.

hummus #1