Garlicky garbanzo bean dip

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 cups Garbanzo Beans; Cooked
¼ cup Water
½ cup Tahini; Sesame Paste
1 x Lemon Slices
1 x Parsley; Chopped
1 x Paprika
⅓ cup Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Cumin; Ground
1½ tablespoon Garlic; Chopped
1 tablespoon Salt
2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Directions

GARNISHES

Puree the beans with the water in a food processor or blender to the consistency of a smooth, mashed-potatolike paste. (The beans can also be mashed with the water by hand) Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin. Continue mixing until light and fluffy. Put into a serving bowl and swirl in the olive oil. Sprinkle on paprika and garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley. Serve at room temperature. Makes about 4¼ cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Pita Bread Triangles, Celery, Carrots, Fennel, Cheddar Cheese

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