hummus

Ingredients:

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1 16-ounce can chick-peas, drained (liquid reserved)

1/3 cup well-stirred tahini (sesame seed paste)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup reserved chick-pea liquid 

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Directions:

In a food processor blend together garlic, chick-peas, tahini, lemon juice, oil, chick-pea liquid and cumin, scraping down side, until smooth.

Add parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and pulse until just combined.

May be made 2 days ahead and chilled.

Makes about 2 cups.