APPETIZERS AND DIPS - HUMMUS

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

        roasted peppers ( diced) for decoration (optional)

5 tablespoons lemon juice

        pita bread or pita bread wedges

1 cup kalamata black olives, pitted ( optional )

1 cup fresh italian parsley ( optional )

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  (optional)