Food from the Mediterranean Area

BEIRUT - LEBANON

HUMMUS 

1 can chickpeas ( garbanzo beans ), drained ( 14.5 oz. )

1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic. minced

1/4 cup vegetable bouillon

1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

     ½ cup roasted peppers (diced) for decoration

5 tablespoons lemon juice

     Pita bread or Pita bread wedges

1 cup kalamata black olives, pitted (optional)

1 cup fresh italian parsley (optional)

1 pinch of salt

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and grind into a smooth paste ( except the roasted peppers )

Transfer to a small dip dish, create a shallow well in the center of hummus and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Garnish with fresh parsley and sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper.

 Top with diced roasted peppers. Serve with Pita wedges or crackers