Garlicky Garbanzo Bean Dip

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Garlicky Garbanzo Bean Dip

 

3 cups garbanzo beans, cooked

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup tahini, sesame paste

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon cumin, ground

 

Garniishes:

lemon slices

parsley, chopped

paprika

1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

 

Puree the beans with the water in a food processor or blender to the consistency

of a smooth, mashed-potatolike paste. (The beans can also be mashed with the

water by hand)

Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin. Continue mixing until light

and fluffy. Put into a serving bowl and swirl in the olive oil.

Sprinkle on paprika and garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley. Serve at

room temperature.

Makes about 4 1/4 cups.