Hummus  (Chick-pea Dip )  Parve/Vegan

2 cups canned chick-peas,
drained juice of 2 lemons 
1 tsp. salt 
1/4 tsp. cumin 
3 tbs. pure tahini paste or 1 cup tehina (see above recipe) 
2 garlic cloves, mashed 
2-3 tbs. oil  parsley (for garnish)

Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender, mix until  chick-peas are smooth.
Refrigerate hummus in a covered container. 
Serve well-chilled, with chopped parsley on top.
If desired, reserve  1/4 cup unmashed chick-peas and sprinkle on top.
More garlic may be  added, if desired.
If pita is not available, crackers or thick slices  of French or Italian bread may be used.

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