The African-American Heritage Cookbook/Carolyn Quick Tillery 1991

Hummus Bi Tahini

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
12 to 24 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
3-1/2 cups chickpeas, dried (or two 15-ounce cans) 3 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil 1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons sesame tahini juice of 3 to 4 lemons, strained chopped parsley and cayenne pepper, for garnish
olive oil pita bread



1 If dried chickpeas are used, cook according to package directions. Drain chickpeas, rinse, and set aside. mash garlic with salt; add to chickpeas and puree in blender. Add cumin, oils, tahini; blend. Gradually add lemon juice to taste. Mix to a fine, smooth paste. If the hummus is too thick, thin by adding a little cold water. Serve on a shallow plate. Decorate with chopped parsley and red pepper. Offer olive oil in a separate dish and pita bread for dipping.

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