Garlicky garbanzo bean dip
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | cups | Garbanzo Beans; Cooked |
| ¼ | cup | Water |
| ½ | cup | Tahini; Sesame Paste |
| 1 | x | Lemon Slices |
| 1 | x | Parsley; Chopped |
| 1 | x | Paprika |
| ⅓ | cup | Lemon Juice |
| 1 | teaspoon | Cumin; Ground |
| 1½ | tablespoon | Garlic; Chopped |
| 1 | tablespoon | Salt |
| 2 | tablespoons | Olive Oil |
Directions
GARNISHES
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 4¼ cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Pita Bread Triangles, Celery, Carrots, Fennel, Cheddar Cheese