Hoummus is a Chick Pea Dip served with Pita Bread.

Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1           can garbanzo beans 
• 2           teaspoon salt 
• 2           cloves garlic 
• 3/4        cup tahini paste 
• 1/2        cup lemon juice

For Garnish

• 2                    tbsp chopped parsley  
• pinch             cayenne pepper  
•                       a few chick peas

Instructions

1. Drain the chick peas and rinse it in cold water. 
2. Puree the chick peas and garlic in a food processor or a blender. 
3. Add the salt, tahini paste and lemon juice and mix well.
   If the mixture is too thick add some water, it should be a thick creamy consistency.
   Adjust salt and lemon to taste.
4. Serve on a platter garnished with a pinch of cayenne pepper, parsley and the reserved chick peas.