Garlicky Garbanzo Bean Dip
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Course : Dips
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      cups          garbanzo beans -- cooked
     1/4  cup           water
     1/2  cup           tahini -- sesame paste
     1/3  cup           lemon juice
   1      teaspoon      cumin -- ground
                        -----garnishes-----
                        lemon slices
                        parsley -- chopped
                        paprika
   1 1/2  tablespoons   garlic -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    salt
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
 

Preparation:

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 4 1/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Pita Bread Triangles, Celery, Carrots, Fennel, Cheddar Cheese