Mediterranean sandwiches

Yield: 4 Servings

Measure Ingredient
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans
½ cup Sesame seed
1 \N Cl Garlic, cut in half
3 tablespoons Lemon juice
¼ teaspoon Salt
16 \N One-half-inch diagonal slice French bread
2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup Chopped bell pepper
½ medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup Alfalfa sprouts

Throughout the Middle East, hummus, made from garbanzo beans, is common. Drain beans, reserving ⅓ cup liquid. Place reserved bean liquid, the sesame seed and garlic in blender or food processor.

Cover and blend on high speed, or process, until mixed. Add beans, lemon juice and salt. Cover and blend on high speed, or process, scraping sides, if necessary, until of uniform consistency.Spread about 2 tablespoons bean mixture on each slice bread. Sprinkle cilantro and bell pepper on 8 of the slices bread. Top with cucumber slices and alfalfa sprouts. Top with remaining slices bread. 4 SERVINGS (2 SANDWICHES PER SERVING); 380 CALORIES PER SERVING.

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