Hummus, Already Prepared (Canned) by Sy

It takes quite a long time to make Hummus from dried chick peas. This recipe will make a really good and tasty Hummus in a short period of time. This is a great middle eastern breakfast! Don't forget the garlic cucumbers and olives...

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 (13 ounce) can  hummus (Cortas Brand Hummos Tahina, Chick Pea Dip From middle eastern food stores)
• 1  garlic clove, chopped very fine
• 1  tablespoon light olive oil
• 3 -4  tablespoons  tahini paste
• 1⁄2-1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
•  hot chili sauce (Substitute,Tobasco Brand)
• 3 -4  sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped roughly

Directions

1. In a bowl blend the Hummas with the garlic, olive oil, tahini paste, lemon juice, cumin; vary the olive oil, tahini paste and lemon juice to make sure that it does not become to thin.
2. You want a nice thick consistency to the Hummas.
3. Place on a large round plate and using the back of a spoon to create a"circular swirl like form" around the sides.
4. Sprinkle with a little chili/tobasco sauce and garnish with sun-dried tomatoes.
5. Serve with pita bread (warm in microwave), pickled garlic cucumbers/olives (Israeli/Arabic variety).
6. OPTION- SINGLE HUMMUS PLATE, ALREADY PREPARED (canned).
7. Using the above recipe, place a single serving of hummus on a small round plate (add more tahini to taste).
8. Using the back of a spoon to create a"circular swirl like form" around the sides and a"well" in the center.
9. Sprinkle with hot chili sauce (Substitution- Tobasco Brand/Texas Pete Hot Sauce) In the"well" put some chopped onions, greens, fresh tomato, etc.
10. Garnish with parsley.
11. Serve on a side dish: pita bread (warm in a microwave), pickled garlic cucumbers and olives (Israeli/Arabic variety).
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13. NOTE: Try Pita Snacks#35658 (http://www. recipezaar. com/35658).