*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                  Hommus

Recipe By     : Abdulla
Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : Appetizers                       Arab
                Beans

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cans          garbanzo beans
     1/2  cup           tahini
   1      teaspoon      white vinegar
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   8      ounces        plain yogurt
   2      cloves        garlic
     1/2  cup           water
                        fresh mint
                        olives

Blend all ingredients (except water, mint and olives) in food processer
until creamy.  Add water as necessary for right texture.  Refrigerate for
about 2 hours.  Serve on small dish.  Make a small well at center of dish
in the hommus and add additional olive oil, fresh mint, and olives for
decoration and taste.  Serve as appetizer with Arabic bread or pita bread
for dipping.

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