Hummus

My Mom gave me this recipe. She got it from Molly Katzen's Moosewood cookbook. It's surprisingly creamy and flavorful. This is the perfect snack inbetween meals. I like it with fresh carrots or pita chips.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 -3  garlic cloves, sliced
• 1  cup fresh parsley
• 2  scallions (or substitute chives)
• 3  cups  cooked chickpeas (30 ounces canned garbanzos)
• 6  tablespoons  tahini paste
• 6  tablespoons lemon juice
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  cayenne
•  cumin

Directions

1. Place garlic, parsley, and scallions in a blender or food processor and mince.
2. Add remaining ingredients and puree to a thick paste. You can mince and mash by hand for a coarser texture if preferred.
3. Chill if you aren't eating right away.