Hummus

Serves: 8

Homemade hummus is a delicious appetizer that easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 1 large can (28 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup tahini
• Juice of 3 lemons
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Garnish:

• Thinly sliced green onions
• Roasted slivered almonds
• Black olive slices
• Hot paprika (Hungarian)

1. Place garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor. Puree until a smooth, thick paste is obtained. If the mixture is too dry, add a small amount of water.

2. To serve, smear the baba ghanoush on a plate. Sprinkle with green onions, almonds, olives, and paprika. Serve with warm pita bread.

Nutritional Analysis: Cal: 363 Tot fat:24g Chol: 0mg Sodium: 332 mg Tot Carb: 31 g Fiber: 7g Pro: 10gm

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