Hummus - from graham kerr's smart cooking

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Jicama (about 2 lbs)
¼cupFreshly squeezed lime juice
2cansGarbanzo beans (15 ounce)
6tablespoonsSesame tahini
¾cupWater
4Cloves garlic,
Peeled and chopped
2tablespoonsFresh chopped parsley
5tablespoonsFreshly squeezed lemon juice
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
1teaspoonFinely chopped cilantro
Pita Bread, whole wheat
Cut in wedges

Directions

ß First cut thin slices of jicama in wedge shapes and marinate overnight in the lime juice.

ß Drain the garbanzo beans and puree them in a food processor.

ß While it's still in the can, thoroughly stir the tahini, in order to obtain a consistent mixture of solids and cream. Scoop the tahini into the processor with the garbanzos. Pour int the water.

ß Add the garlic, parsley, lemon juice and cayenne.

ß Continue processing until you have a creamy, smooth texture ß Add cilantro and more cayenne to taste.

ß Serve the Hummus with the marinated jicama and pita bread triangles for dipping.

From GRAHAM KERR'S SMART COOKING, Doubleday, 1991, page 12-13 Submitted By BRENT WILLIAMS On 11-07-94