*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Hummus (Home-Made)

Recipe By     : Donna Nicoletti from Reversing Heart Disease (Ornish)
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :8:00
Categories    : Beans                            Dips

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Dry chickpeas
   5      c             Water
   6                    Bay leaves (approximate)
     3/4  c             Onion -- chopped
   1      cl            Garlic
     2/3  c             Tomato puree
   2      tb            Lemon juice
     3/4  ts            Ground cumin
     1/4  ts            Paprika
     1/8  ts            Cayenne
     1/4  ts            Black pepper
     3/4  ts            Salt

Sort and rinse the chick-peas, then soak overnight in water. Drain
them, then add 5 cups of water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then
reduce the heat to medium and cook for approximately 1-1/2 hours, or
until the beans are completely soft. When cooked, drain the beans and
puree until completely smooth in a food processor with the rest of
the ingredients. Garnish with parsley.


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