Healthier hummous

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCooked chickpeas; (or 19 oz can)
¼cupFresh parsley
3Cloves garlic
1tablespoonOilive oil
2tablespoonsTahini; (sesame paste)
3tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
½teaspoonGround cumin
1dashCayenne pepper

Directions

This recipe is from the "MealLeaniYumm" cookbook by Norene Gilletz Drain chickpeas, reserving about ½ cup of the liquid. If using canned chickpeas, rinse them & drain well. Process parsley & garlic until finely minced, about 15 seconds. Add chickpeas & process until pureed. Add remaining ingredients & process until very smooth, adding enough of the reserved liquid for a creamy texture. Process around 3 minutes. Chill before serving.

This makes about 2 cups. Keep refrigerated.

Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest by "leah perez" <perezleah@...> on Feb 10, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.