posted by Jacquie 10-13-98 6:56 PM
Hummus with Pita Crisps
6 servings
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans
3 tablespoons sesame tahini
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 small onion
2 tablespoons minced parsley
6 whole wheat pita breads, about 6-inch diameter
Drain beans, reserving liquid. Rinse beans well and place in a blender or food processor with tahini, garlic, lemon juice,red pepper, onion, and 3 tablespoons of the reserved bean liquid. Whirl until smooth. With motor running, add more ofthe bean liquid, a little at a time, until mixture is smooth and thick.
Transfer to a shallow bowl and sprinkle with parsley. Offer with pita crisps* and raw vegetables such as carrot and celery sticks.
*Pita Crisps: Cut 6 whole wheat pita breads (6-inch diameter) in half crosswise. Peel halves apart; stack and cut into 3 wedges. Place in a single layer on baking sheets and bake in a 350 degree oven until browned and crisped, about 12 to 15 minutes.