*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Hummus (Again)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/3   c            Dried chickpeas -- cooked -OR-
  15       oz           Can chickpeas
     1/2   cl           Garlic -- crushed
   1       tb           Tahini
   3       tb           Olive oil
   2       tb           Lemon juice
                        Black pepper
                        Garnish:
                        Olive oil
                        Paprika
                        Black olives
                        Lemon wedge

  Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid. Place chick peas in a
  processor with all the other ingredients and blend until the
  mixture is smooth.

  Alternatively, mash the chickpeas as smoothly as possible and then
  beat in the other ingredients to make a smoothish mixture.

  Add enough of the reserved liquid to give a light, soft consistency
  like softly whipped cream.

  Spoon hummus onto a plate and level it with a knife so that it is
  about 1/2" deep. Pour a little olive oil over the top, then
  sprinkle with paprika and garnish with olives and lemon wedges.
 

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