Hummus

Hummus is a very popular Middle Eastern cuisine. It main ingredient is garlic, a very healthy herb. Among its many healthy benefits, garlic aids poor digestion, reduces high blood pressure, improves circulation and fights high blood pressure, cholesterol, colds, bronchitis and intestinal infections. 

Hummus is typically served with lettuce and crisp vegetables, sometimes as a sandwich on pita bread. Hummus can also be used as a spread in a sandwich with small patties made from beans or meat. Hummus is often served with the traditional Middle Eastern dish known as tabbouleh. 

Ingredients
2½ cups cooked chickpeas (about 1 cup dried) 
4 cloves garlic, minced 
½ cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 
¼ cup stock or water 
6 tablespoons lemon juice 
2 tablespoons olive oil 
1 teaspoon coriander leaves, minced 
Paprika to taste 

Directions
Combine all ingredients except paprika and process in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Sprinkle with paprika. 

Makes 2 to 3 cups. 

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