Thursday, October 25, 2007

Hummus Vegetable Dip


Serving Size: 6 people

Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and well drained
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup tahini ( Sesame seed paste )
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Few drops not pepper sauce
  • Assorted cut up fresh vegetables
  • Pita bread wedges
Recipe:
  1. In blender container, place chick peas, 5 tablespoons lemon juice, water, tahini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic and cumin salt process until mixture is thick and creamy.
  2. Season to taste with salt, black pepper and hot pepper sauce ,if desired . Adjust consistency with additional water .
  3. Transfer to bowl and cover refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving .
  4. Serve with vegetables and pita bread .