Garlicky Garbanzo Bean Dip


Course : Dips
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


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---

1 teaspoon lemon slices

1 teaspoon parsley -- chopped

1 teaspoon paprika

1 1/2 tablespoons garlic chopped

1 tablespoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil
 

Preparation / Directions:


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.


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