Hummus Recipe

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 lb. chick peas (see note as to canned chick peas)
  
• 1 container (15 oz) Tahini (Joyva and Krinos brands recommended)
  
• lemon juice, cumin, salt,
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (unless using canned peas)
  

Directions:

1. Soak chick peas for 8 hours or overnight.

2. Drain; cook in slowly boiling water + baking soda for 1.5-2 hours,
until peas are easily mashable. Without baking soda, cooking time is
approx. 3 hours.

3. Mash chickpeas with fork (better) or in food processor. wait 15
minutes.

4. Add all other ingredients, and about 3/4 cup of the water in which
the peas were cooked.

5. Garnish humus with tahini sauce, paprika, parsley and/or whole cooked
chickpeas. Serve with vegan pita bread. Excellent as a dip.

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