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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Diabetic                         Vegetarian
                Ethnic

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       cn           Chickpeas, 15oz
   2       tb           Lemon juice
     1/4   c            Sesame seeds -- toasted
     1/4   c            Onion -- chopped
   3       cl           Garlic -- minced
   2       ts           Olive oil
   2       ts           Cumin -- ground
     1/4   ts           Cayenne pepper
     1/2   ts           Salt
                        Parsley -- chopped for garnish

  Drain the chiuckpeas, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the
  liquid. Combine all ingredientsa except parsley in
  blender. Puree until smooth, adding chickpea liquid if
  needed to thin the puree. Refrigeerate for 3-6 hours
  before serving to blend the flavors.  Garnish with
  parsley before serving. Serve with vegetables, pita
  bread or as a sandwich spread. serving 1/4c 111cal
  pro 5g, carb 8g, fat 6g, sodium 82mg exchanges: 1 low
  meat, 1 fat
 


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