Yield: 4 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| \N 3 | Garlic clove; mashed** |
2 ea 6" pita loaves*
3 tb Butter; melted
19 oz Can chick peas; rinsed/drain 3 tb Tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 tb Olive oil
3 tb Fresh lemon juice
1 ts Salt
1 ts Olive oil for garnish
Fresh parsley; chopped
Water
*Split each round & cut into 8 triangles **mince & mash garlic with salt Brush the rough sides of the pita triangles with butter, sprinkle them w/salt to taste & bake on a baking sheet in the top third of a preheated 400 deg. oven until golden, about 6-8 minutes.
In a food processor, blend chick peas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, garlic paste & pepper and enough water to cover mixture to taste until smooth. May be made 1 day in advance & chilled. Sprinkle with parsley & drizzle a bit of olive oil & sprinkle with parsley to serve with pita toasts.