2 ea 6" pita loaves*
3 tb Butter; melted
19 oz Can chick peas; rinsed/drain
3 tb Tahini (sesame seed paste)
1 tb Olive oil
3 tb Fresh lemon juice
3 Garlic clove; mashed**
1 ts Salt
1 ts Olive oil for garnish
Fresh parsley; chopped
Water
*Split each round & cut into 8 triangles **mince &
mash garlic with salt Brush the rough sides of the
pita triangles with butter, sprinkle them w/salt to
taste & bake on a baking sheet in the top third of a
preheated 400 deg. oven until golden, about 6-8
minutes. In a food processor, blend chick peas,
tahini, oil, lemon juice, garlic paste & pepper and
enough water to cover mixture to taste until smooth.
May be made 1 day in advance & chilled. Sprinkle with
parsley & drizzle a bit of olive oil & sprinkle with
parsley to serve with pita toasts.
