* Exported from MasterCook II * Hummus -1 Recipe By : Patricia Williams Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Pulses And Grains Vegetarian Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/3 c Lemon juice 2 tb Olive oil 1/4 c Sesame seeds -- * see note 2 cl Garlic -- peeled 1/2 ts Ground cumin 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Black pepper -- fresh ground 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper 2 Parsley sprigs 19 oz Can chickpeas -- - rinsed & drained You may use a little less than 1/4 cup of tahini in place of the sesame seeds. I'd also cut out the additional 2 ts olive oil in the first step of the recipe if using tahini. Place 2 tb lemon juice, 1 tb +2 ts olive oil, sesame seeds, garlic cloves, and spices in food processor or blender, and process until slightly thick and smooth. Add chick peas and the remaining lemon juice and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve with pita bread or pita chips. For homemade pita chips, cut pita bread in half, then separate with your fingers so you have 4 half-moon shaped pieces from each whole pita. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil or melted butter, sprinkle with sesame seeds, garlic powder, whatever your fancy, bake at 350°F for around 10 minutes or until crisp. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -