Hommos
Hommos Bi Tahina
Yield: 4 people
Materials
- 1 can chick peas 19 oz size
- 1 clove garlic mashed
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 tbsp sesame seed paste (tahina)
- ¼ cup lemon juice or juice from 2 lemons
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil optional
- 2 tbsp pine nuts (lightly browned) optional
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chick peas and place in food processor or blender
- Add mashed garlic, tahina, lemon juice, salt and water. Mix well until texture is smooth.
- Serve on a platter and garnish with paprika, oil, parsley and/or pine nuts.
Notes
Variations:
- Two Tbsp. yogurt can be added for a creamy texture
- Add Basic Meat Filling on top
- Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. of slightly browned (and cooled) sesame seeds on top.