CHICKPEA AND CUMIN DIP   
  Ingredients :
    1 tablespoon cumin seed, roasted in a skillet
    2 cups chickpea puree
    12 oz (350 g) tofu
    1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice, approximately
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    ¼ cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
    Salt
    Pepper

  Preparation:

Place chickpea puree, tofu, cumin seeds, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil in the food processor. Process until soft and creamy. Add cooking liquid from chickpeas if mixture is too thick. Transfer to a bowl and combine with chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Place chickpea puree in a small bowl, sprinkle over with chopped parsley and drizzle with olive oil.

Serve with pita bread wedges.
 
        Yields: 2 ½ - 3 cups
       
 
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