Categories: snack / appetizer
Ingredients
- 1 lb chickpeas, soaked overnight in cold water to cover
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 fresh lemons, juiced
- 1/3 c. sesame paste (tahini)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- dash of paprika
Directions
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drain peas, rinse, and put in deep pot
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pour in boiling water to cover
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simmer over low heat 30 minutes.
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drain again
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put back in pot, cover with cold water and cook over low heat another 2 hours or until very tender. drain well.
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put cooked peas in processor or blender and puree until smooth.
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add garlic, lemon juice, tahini, oil and puree.
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add water or oil if seems to thick or dry
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should have the consistency of mayo
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stir in herbs and transfer to serving bowl
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dust top with paprika and serve iwth pita bread or crackers