Hummus Dip

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 tablespoons tahini
• 9 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons yogurt (plain)
• 3 garlic cloves, mashed with salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon red hot pepper (cayenne)
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/8 teaspoon minced parsley

Recipe

• 1 place the beans in a blender or food processor. puree until smooth and creamy and there are no more lumps. (pour a little olive oil in if too dry). set aside.
• 2 in a mixing bowl, combine tahini, lemon joice, yogurt, garlic, pepper and salt. blend well. stir in the pureed garbanzo beans, blend thoroughly. spread the dip on a large platter, sprinkle red pepper, paprika, and cumin. rim with the minced parsley and olive oil.
• 3 serve with pita bread or pita chips.