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     Title: Hummus
Categories: Appetizers
     Yield: 6 servings

     1 tb Safflower Oil
     2 tb Chopped Onion
          Clove garlic, Minced
   1/4 c  Minced Fresh Parsley
     1 ts Basil
   1/4 ts Ground Coriander
   1/4 ts Oregano
   1/4 ts Black Pepper
    15 oz Can Drained Chick Peas
     3 tb Lemon Juice
     2 tb Toasted Sesame Seeds
     1 ds Cumin

 GARNISH: lemon wedges, cherry tomatoes, or fresh parsley sprigs (opt)

 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.

 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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