Basic Hummus

A Snack for All Reasons

Ingredients

· 1⁄3 cup Tahini

· 1⁄4 cup lemon (or lime juice)

· 2-3 cloves garlic

· 1⁄4 tsp salt

· 2 tbs flat-leafed parsley, fresh, chopped

· pinch paprika

· 1 tbs olive oil

· 2 cups chick peas, cooked and drained (reserve liquid)

· Mrs. Dash Table Blend, to taste

· onion powder, to taste

· Cracked Black Pepper, to taste

· 2 tbs fresh parsley

· 1 tsp basalmic vinegar

· 1⁄2 tsp thyme, dried

Directions

Put all ingredients up to and including the chick peas in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, you can add the liquid saved from the chick peas a tablespoon at a time, as needed.