Chickpea Appetizer (Hummus Habb) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From: Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa by Habeeb Salloum. From Palestine and Jordan regions. Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans) |
2 -4 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
6 garlic cloves, crushed |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped (green onions) |
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped to garnish or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, to garnish |
Directions:
1. Thoroughly mix all ingredients except the mint; then place in a serving bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Just before serving, garnish with mint.
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