St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church

Hummus bi Tahini

Ingredients:
2 15oz Cans Garbanzo Beans (chickpeas),drained
1/3 C Juice from one Can of Garbanzo beans
_ Cup Tahini (sesame paste)
1/3 C Olive Oil
Juice of 2 or 3 lemons
4 garlic gloves
1 _ Salt
2 tsp ground cumin
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl (food processor if you have). Whip until smooth and creamy, pausing to add a bit of the juice from garbonzo beans to make creamy. Continue until it is the proper consistency – Not too runny. (May not need all of the juice). Add garlic, salt, cumin and pepper to taste and process to blend. Taste and correct seasoning, if necessary.
Put in plastic container, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Cut Pita Bread in Equal Triangle and spread on Hummus