Friday, March 8, 2013

Hummus recipe

Dedemed's hummus

    1/4 Cup Yogurt or sour cream
    1 15oz or 16oz can Garbonzo Beans (chick peas)
    1/2 Cup Tahini (sesame seed paste)
    1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
    2-3 Cloves of Garlic
    1/2 Tsp of Salt
    1/4 Tsp citric acid (if you need more lemon taste)
    2 Tbs water (if to thick)
    3-4 Fresh Mint Leaves (for taste)
    2 Tbs of Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
    1 Tsp of Cayenne Pepper or Paprika (for garnish)
    1/4 Cup of Olive Oil (for garnish)

Directions
In a food processor, first add the garbonzo beans, garlic, lemon juice and salt, blend until smooth. Next add, yogurt, tahini, water and mint leaves.  Whiz

this for several minutes till it's totally smooth. Optional, if your consistency is the way you want, but you want more lemon flavor, add citric acid to

enhance the flavor. Spread the hummus in a nice plate and garnish with parsley, cayenne pepper and olive oil.
Note: I like to serve this with warmed naan or greek bread - not so much pita as it's just not as good, kalamata olives, cucumber slices and roma tomatoes sliced lengthwise. Don't forget the olive oil on top.

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