*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            HUMMUS (Home-Made)

Recipe By     : Donna Nicoletti from Reversing Heart Disease(Ornish)
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :8:00
Categories    : Family Approved                  Grains And Beans
                Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           chickpeas -- dry
   5      cups          water
   6                    bay leaves -- or so
     3/4  cup           chopped onion
   1                    garlic clove
     2/3  cup           tomato puree
   2      tablespoons   lemon juice
     3/4  teaspoon      ground cumin
     1/4  teaspoon      paprika
     1/8  teaspoon      cayenne
     1/4  teaspoon      black pepper
     3/4  teaspoon      salt

Sort and rinse the chick-peas, then soak overnight in water.  Drain them, then add 5 cups of water and bay leaves.  Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are completely soft.  When cooked, drain the beans and puree until completely smooth in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients.

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Serving Ideas : garnish with Parsley