Hummus

Hummus, garnished with paprika and black sesame seeds

Hummus
(a very easy, yummy, healthy snack)

1 can garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained (reserve the liquid)
juice of 1 lemon
2 – 3 cloves garlic, cut into small chunks
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
tiny sprinkle of salt
any other flavorings/seasonings you might like (cumin, paprika, etc.), to sprinkle on top

Throw all of the ingredients in the blender and puree until smooth, adding some of the reserved garbanzo liquid, if necessary, to reach the right consistency.

Serve with celery sticks, bell pepper strips, cucumber rounds, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, pita chips or other dipper of your choice or spread inside half of a pita pocket for a sandwich (add sprouts or whatever else you or your little people might like).

If I’m serving this for adults at a party, I will sprinkle a few black sesame seeds (try an Asian market) over the top and garnish with a couple of Italian parsley or cilantro leaves sticking out of the dip.