HUMMUS(Home-Made)

* Exported from MasterCook II *

HUMMUS (Home-Made)

Recipe By : Donna Nicoletti from Reversing Heart Disease(Ornish)
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :8:00
Categories : Family Approved Grains And Beans
Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup chickpeas -- dry
5 cups water
6 bay leaves -- or so
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove
2/3 cup tomato puree
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt

Sort and rinse the chick-peas, then soak overnight in water. Drain them, then
add 5 cups of water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to
medium and cook for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are
completely soft. When cooked, drain the beans and puree until completely
smooth in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients.

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Serving Ideas : garnish with Parsley