Garlicky Garbanzo Bean Dip

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Garlicky Garbanzo Bean Dip

 

3 cups garbanzo beans, cooked

1/2 cup tahini

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 cup water

1/3 cup lemon juice

 

Garnishes:

lemon slices

paprika

salt

parsley, chopped

1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

 

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

of a smooth, mashed potato like 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 of dip.