Hummus and Tahini

== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups raw garbanzo beans or 3 cans chickpeas
* 2 – 3 garlic cloves or more
* ½ tsp hot paprika
* pinch cayenne pepper
* ½ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
* ¼ cup lemon juice
=== Seasoning mixture ===
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 tsp cumin seed, ground
* ½ tsp black pepper
* ½ tsp turmeric, ground
* ½ tsp coriander seed, ground
* 2 tbsp parsley, dried and minced
* ¼ tsp cayenne, ground
== Directions ==
# Two cups of raw garbanzo makes 6 cups cooked beans.
# Soak beans overnight in water; add more water to cover and bring to a boil.
# Remove and simmer until tender.
# Drain beans, but reserve the liquid, and set aside a small handful of beans for garnishing.
# In blender or mashing blend the remaining ingredients, alternating in adding the beans, seasonings, and tahini.
# Bring to a thick, creamy consistency using excess bean liquid.
# Add the seasoning mixture and mix well.
# Put the humus into a bowl and add the following garnishes.
# Drizzle some Greek olive oil.
# Sprinkle with paprika.
# Garnish with chopped parsley or sliced red onion.
# Top bowl with handful of reserved whole beans.
# Serve as a dip with nacho chips, pita triangles or stuff in pita bread with sprouts.
Category:Jordanian Snacks
Category:Hummus Recipes
Category:Sesame seed Recipes
Category:Red onion Recipes
Category:Chickpea Recipes
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