Hummus

Hummus

2 cups cooked chick peas

2 tbsp. Tahini

3 tbsp. lemon juice

2 cloves garlic crushed

¼ tsp. ground cumin or paprika

celtic sea salt to taste (optional)

1 tbsp. chopped parsley (optional)

¼ cup water

Drain chick peas. Combine in food processor the tahini and lemon juice and blend for about a minute. Add the chick peas, garlic, cumin or paprika.

Blend, adding the water if needed, until mixture is smooth and the desired consistency for either a dip or spread. 

Cooked pumpkin can be substituted for the water giving a different but very nice flavour.  Season to taste with salt if desired. Serve chilled and garnish with parsley sprigs.