Hummus

Toasted pita wedges topped with fresh hummus and pomegranate arils.

Ingredients:

2 (15.5 oz) cans chickpeas [garbanzo beans]

2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste

½ C water

¼ C tahini (sesame seed paste)

3 Tbls lemon juice

2 Tbls extra virgin olive oil

¾ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

For serving:  toasted pita wedges, pomegranate arils

Directions:

Rinse and drain chickpeas. Place chickpeas and garlic in food processor; process until roughly chopped. Add water and remaining ingredients; blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

Slice pitas into wedges; place in a single layer on baking sheet(s). Toast under broiler until just starting to brown at tips and edges.

Anna & Salli Jo