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Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • a 16- to 19-ounce can chick-peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup well-stirred tahini (sesame seed paste)*
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Method

  • In a food processor blend together garlic paste, chick-peas, tahini, lemon juice, oil, and cumin, scraping down side, until smooth. Add water, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and pulse until just combined. Hummus may be made 2 days ahead and chilled. Makes about 2 cups