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Many dishes call for these cheap and nutritious legume, but the most popular of them all is probably the hummus or the chickpea puree. Here is a simple recipe for a version of the Middle Eastern hummus which you can use as zestful dip for bread or crackers (though you may end up eating it by the spoonful):
EASY CHICKPEA PUREE (HUMMUS)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chickpeas, soaked and cooked
- 1/2 cup pure olive oil or sesame seed oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup roasted sesame tahini
Preparation: Into a blender, put all ingredients except the chickpeas. Blend well. Slowly add the cooked chickpeas and blend until it becomes a smooth paste. If too thick, add a little water. If you have no blender, mash the chickpeas thoroughly and mix in the other ingredients until they arrive at a pasty consistency. Garnish with fresh cucumbers and tomatoes. Serve cold with flatbread or crackers.
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