Hommus (Arabic Dip)

Ingredients

• 2 (14 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
• 1/2 cup sesame tahini (100% ground hulled sesame paste)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1-2 lemon, juice of
• 1 cup water or juice, from garbanzo can
• 1 dash paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
• 2-3 tablespoons pine nuts (Pignoli nuts) (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Boil garbanzo beans for 5 minutes on medium heat, Drain (reserving liquid).

2. 2

   Place garbanzo beans, sesame Tahine, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, and water(or liquid from garbanzo) in food processor. Blend for about 20 seconds to make a smooth and creamy dip.

3. 3

   you can add more salt or lemon juice if desired. Also heat pignoli nuts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and stir fry until light brown.

4. 4

   Place Hommus in a large flat serving plate and garinsh with chopped parsley, pignoli nuts, radish, and paprika.

5. 5

   cover hommus with 2 tbs. of olive oil.

6. 6

   Ready to serve. Hommus is best when served cold. Its great with Arabic (Pita) bread or Pita Chips.