Spicy Hummus Dip

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas
• 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash cayenne
• black pepper
• 1 -2 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo (optional)
• chopped fresh parsley or mint or dill weed

Recipe

• 1 drain chick peas and reserve liquid.
• 2 in a blender or food processor, process all ingredients until smooth, adding 2-3 t.
• 3 of reserved liquid to give the mixture a mayonnaise like consistency.
• 4 chill to thicken and allow flavours to blend.
• 5 top with fresh herbs and serve with pita or bagel chips, or raw vegetables.