Name	Hummus	Recipe No	3
Keywords	Appetizers Vegetables Vegetarian Vegan	Servings	6
Ingredients	1 tablespoon Safflower Oil 1 x Garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon Basil .25 tablespoon Oregano 15 ounces Chick Peas, canned & drained 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, toasted 2 tablespoons Onion, Chopped .25 cup Parsley, Minced fresh .25 tablespoon Coriander, Ground .25 tablespoon Pepper, Black 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice 1 D Cumin Lemon, wedges Tomatoes, cherry Parsley, fresh sprigs
Garnish	lemon wedges, cherry tomatoes, or fresh parsley sprigs (optional)
Method	In a small skillet, heat oil; saute onion and garlic until onion is softened. Add seasonings. Stir just long enough to soften parsley. In food processor, combine rinsed and drained chick peas and lemon juice; process until smooth. Stir in onion and herb mixture; stir in sesame seeds. Spoon into serving bowl. Top with garnish if desired. Makes 1 1/2 cups
Variations	1. substitute 15-oz can Great Northern beans for chick peas. Use only 2 T lemon juice, since this is a moister bean. 2. replace chick peas with 1/2 lb firm tofu (1 cup) and 1/2 cup tahini; use only 1 T lemon juice and add 1 T soy sauce.
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Source	Buddhanet BBS, Mmvegy.mmf April 5, 1991

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Published on: 2007-05-03 (2137 reads)