2 can chick peas (i use s & w
1 brand)
2 tbsp lemon juice (or a bit more,
1 if you like lemony hummus)
1 few drops tabasco sauce for
1 mild spicing, more for
1 serious heat
4 tbsp cilantro (variable,
1 depending on your taste for
1 greens)
Directions
Drain one can of chick peas completely, the other one such that some
liquid is left. Put into bowl. Add lemon juice. Mince and add
cilantro and add Tabasco sauce. Blend until smooth. If hummus is not
soft and creamy, then you did not leave enough liquid with the chick
peas. Add some water or lemon juice to make up for it. Serve with
crackers or use as a spread on Whole Wheat bread.
From: vmh@intellicorp.com. Fatfree Digest [Volume 10 Issue 40], Sept.
20, 1994. Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34, TXFT40A@Prodigy.com
using MMCONV
Servings: 1 servings
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