Friday, January 30, 2009

Hummus in a Pita Pocket

This is from my on line friend, Robota. Very yummy and healthy and easy.

NEED:
1 16 oz can chickpeas or garbanzo beans **can used pre made hummus if you want.
1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas
3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini *a paste of ground sesame seeds used in cooking
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. combine remaining ingredients in blend or food processor. add 1/4 cup of liquid from cicpeas. blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus. add a small amount of olive oil in the well, garnish with parsley (optional).
serve immediately with fresh, warm or toasted pita bread, or cover and refrigerate.
hummus can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be kept in the freezer for up to one month. Add a little olive oil if it appears too dry.

ENJOY!

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