Sunday, April 12, 2009

Hummus

Yield: 2 cups

3 c Garbanzo beans
-- 2 16 oz. cans
-- rinsed and drained
1/2 c Tahini
7 tb Lemon or lime juice
1/4 c Olive oil
1/4 c Tamari or soy sauce
-- preferably tamari
4 lg Garlic cloves
-- crushed or minced
1/2 ts Black pepper
1/8 To 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Portion olive oil
(opt'l. but I wld. include)
1 Portion paprika
(opt'l. but I wld. include)
1 Portion chopped parsley
(opt'l. but I wld. include)

Put beans, tahini, lemon juice, 1/4 c. olive oil, tamari, garlic and
peppers in food processor; blend to desired smoothness. Transfer to
serving bowl.

Drizzle top with olive oil; sprinkle with paprika and parsley if
desired.

Lime is pretty awesome in this and complements the cayenne nicely.

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