Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

1 tb Safflower Oil 1/4 ts Oregano
2 tb Chopped Onion 1/4 ts Black Pepper
Clove garlic, Minced 15 oz Can Drained Chick Peas
1/4 c Minced Fresh Parsley 3 tb Lemon Juice
1 ts Basil 2 tb Toasted Sesame Seeds
1/4 ts Ground Coriander 1 ds Cumin

GARNISH: lemon wedges, cherry tomatoes, or fresh parsley sprigs (opt)
In a small skillet, heat oil; saute onion and garlic until onion is
softened. Add seasonings. Stir just long enough to soften parsley. In
food processor, combine rinsed and drained chick peas and lemon
juice; process until smooth. Stir in onion and herb mixture; stir in
sesame seeds. Spoon into serving bowl. Top with garnish if desired.
VARIATIONS: 1. Substitute 15-oz can Great Northern beans for chick
peas. Use only 2 T lemon juice, since this is a moister bean. 2.
Replace chick peas with 1/2 lb firm tofu (1 cup) and 1/2 cup tahini;
use only 1 T lemon juice and add 1 T soy sauce.

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