Omelet wrote on Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:44:28 -0600:

> >> Hey, wait! What's this about beans? Does someone else
> >> palp them?
>>
>> But that's what hummus is: mainly blended or processed garbanzo
>> beans. It's much easier to make it from drained canned beans,
>> reserving a little of the liquid to add if the hummus is too
>> stiff.
>>
>> I like hummus!

> I've never been much of a chick pea fan, but I keep seeing
> rave reviews for hummus so may have to re-think that.

> What flavorings do you (personally) add to that?

Here's my recipe (it's Mexican, note: lime not lemon).

1 can chickpeas (14 fl oz) drained

2 tab lime juice

1 clove garlic (maybe more if roasted)

2 tab chopped Cilantro (and/or other herbs, like Parsley or cumin) to
taste

2 drops sesame oil



Throw all into a food processor, and whirl until you get a paste of the
desired consistency, adding some liquid from the can if necessary or
just water if you want to reduce salt.

You can decorate the hummus with more chopped cilantro or toasted sesame
seeds.
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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not