Thursday, February 10, 2005

Lenten Recipe: Hummus without Oil

Hummus without Oil
1 can chick peas drained
Juice of one or two lemons
1 clove garlic peeled
2 T sesame tahini
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Pinch paprika


Pour all ingredients into a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
or
Press a clove of garlic into a bowl, add remaining ingredients and mash by hand or with a hand beater until smooth.

Extra lemon juice or water may be added if the hummus is too stiff.