Recipe By : Donna Nicoletti from Reversing Heart Disease (Ornish)
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :8:00
Categories : Beans Dips
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Dry chickpeas
5 c Water
6 Bay leaves (approximate)
3/4 c Onion -- chopped
1 cl Garlic
2/3 c Tomato puree
2 tb Lemon juice
3/4 ts Ground cumin
1/4 ts Paprika
1/8 ts Cayenne
1/4 ts Black pepper
3/4 ts Salt
Sort and rinse the chick-peas, then soak overnight in water. Drain
them, then add 5 cups of water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then
reduce the heat to medium and cook for approximately 1-1/2 hours, or
until the beans are completely soft. When cooked, drain the beans and
puree until completely smooth in a food processor with the rest of
the ingredients. Garnish with parsley.
