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      Title: Hummus
 Categories: Appetizers
      Yield: 6 servings

      1 tb Safflower Oil
      2 tb Chopped Onion
           Clove garlic, Minced
    1/4 c  Minced Fresh Parsley
      1 ts Basil
    1/4 ts Ground Coriander
    1/4 ts Oregano
    1/4 ts Black Pepper
     15 oz Can Drained Chick Peas
      3 tb Lemon Juice
      2 tb Toasted Sesame Seeds
      1 ds Cumin

  GARNISH: lemon wedges, cherry tomatoes, or fresh parsley sprigs (opt)

  In a small skillet, heat oil; saute onion and garlic until onion is
  softened. Add seasonings. Stir just long enough to soften parsley. In
  food processor, combine rinsed and drained chick peas and lemon
  juice; process until smooth. Stir in onion and herb mixture; stir in
  sesame seeds. Spoon into serving bowl. Top with garnish if desired.

  VARIATIONS: 1. Substitute 15-oz can Great Northern beans for chick
  peas.  Use only 2 T lemon juice, since this is a moister bean. 2.
  Replace chick peas with 1/2 lb firm tofu (1 cup) and 1/2 cup tahini;
  use only 1 T lemon juice and add 1 T soy sauce.

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