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The Famous "Homos Tahini Dip!   "Most commonly spelled Hummus!
(Homos bi Tahini)

HOMOS Bi TAHINI
(PRONOUNCED: HUM-MISS Bi TA-HEE-KNEE)
(Bi - has the short i sound)

A Quick and Easy Recipe. Great as a Dip, Appetizer or Snack!

• 1 Can Chick Peas
• 1 wedge garlic
• 2 tblsp lemon juice
• 1 tblsp tahini paste
• 1/4 tsp red pepper (optional)
• 1/4 tsp parsley

Drain chick peas into cup and save. Put chick peas, garlic, lemon juice and the tahini paste into a blender. Add about 1/4 cup of the juice from the chick peas, BLEND. If needed, add more chick pea juice, in small amounts, while blending, to get the right consistancy. Dip should be a little on the thick side and smooth - not too thick and not too liquidy. Should have a consistancy like any other dip! Spoon out into a dip bowl and sprinkle red pepper and parsley on top. *Red Pepper-optional. If you like the zing then put it on!

Serve with potato chips, vegetables or the best is arabic bread (otherwise known as pita pockets)

Tahini can be found in a Greek or Middle Eastern Store. Check your local supermarket in the ethnic food aisle.

FYI - Tahini is ground sesame seeds

ENJOY!

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