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                         HUMMUS (CHICK PEA DIP)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       c            Chick peas -- drained
                       -(canned or fresh cooked)
    2/3   c            Tahina paste
                       -(ground sesame seeds)
    3/4   c            Lemon juice
  2                    Garlic cloves -- mashed
  1       t            Salt
    1/4   ts           Cumin
                       Parsley, for garnish

 1. Place chick peas, tahina, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin in food
 processor.

 2. Mix until smooth.

 3. Place in a jar and refrigerate.

 Just before serving sprinkle chopped parsley on top.

 Add more garlic if dessired. If you want this thinner to serve as a dip,
 add more lemon juice.

  (From "The flavor of Jerusalem" by Joan Nathan and Judy Stacey Goldman)

 Makes: 2 1/2-3 cups



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