Hummus

[Twitchin Kitten]

and ALL the middle east

This is a dish that is always in the 'fridge in my house. It is good for breakfast, lunch and an anytime snack. It is delicious by itself or as an appetizer.

Hummus bi-Taheena Filasteeniya

Serves 7-8

calories: 318 per 1/2 cup

1 can chickpeas (19 oz ir 540 ml) - drained with 1/4 cup of the liquid reserved
1/2 cup taheena ( i use less, like 3 tblsp)
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1-2 pieces fresh garlic pressed
salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil (i use extra virgin)
Mint for decoration.

In a food processor, place the chickpeas with the 1/4 cup of the reserved liquid, taheena, garlic, lemon juice and salt.
Blend until a smooth paste is formed.
The paste should be of an easily spreadable consistency. If too thick, thin with the chickpea liquid.

Spread on a serving plate, then sprinkle with the oil and decorate with the mint.
Serve with raw veggies, bread sticks or cut pieces of pita bread. (we use pita bread)