Humus arabic spread

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCooked chickpeas; freshly cooked or canned
teaspoonSalt
½cupVegetable oil; (1/2 to 3/4)
2tablespoonsCoarsely chopped parsley or chopped mint
3Cloves garlic; finely chopped
¼cupFresh lemon juice

Directions

If chickpeas are canned, drain them through a sieve and wash under cold running water until water runs clear. Spread on paper towels and let them dry. To make humus, in a blender, place the chickpeas, salt, garlic, ½ cup oil and ¼ cup lemon juice in container at high speed for 10 seconds.

Stop blender, scrape down sides and blend again, adding enough oil to prevent clogging. Finished humus should be smooth puree, just thick enough to hold shape in a spoon. Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with parsley or mint. Serve with flat Arabic bread or sesame seed crackers.

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 454 by "Diane Geary." <diane@...> on Jan 5, 1998