FRESH HUMUS

15 or 16 oz can of chickpeas
1 to 2 tbsp. liquid from can of chickpeas
2 to 3 tsp. fresh lemon juice (to taste)
2 to 3 cloves fresh garlic
salt (to taste)
1 tsp. sesame oil (optional)

Drain chickpeas and reserve liquid. Combine chickpeas with remaining ingredients in blender or food processor adding only 1 tbsp of liquid from can. Cover and process at high speed until completely smooth. Add more liquid as necessary.

Refrigerate in covered container. Makes 1 1/4 cups. Serve with pita bread or tortilla chips.

From: Bruce Royer
Andrea