Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce can) garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained and rinsed ยท 1 tablespoon low-fat peanut butter
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup finely minced parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
- 1 tablespoon ground sumac or paprika for garnish
Preparation
In a food processor or blender, place garbanzo beans, peanut butter, water, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt; blend until pureed. Remove to bowl; mix in parsley and sesame seed oil. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
VARIATION: For an interesting variation, substitute black bean or cannellini beans (Northern beans). Also substitute minced basil leaves for the parsley. Four ounces of minced roasted peppers may also be added.
