Humus b'Tahina Chickpea and Sesame Dip This is virtually a necessity of any Middle Eastern meal. The beans combined with the sesame seeds & wheat of Pita bread provide complete protein. Eaten with a variety of vegetables, it makes a totally nutritious vegetarian meal. Of course, it also goes great with meat. 16 oz boiled Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans)      (Canned cooked Chick Peas are equally acceptable.) 4 Tbls Sesame Paste 1/2 - 3 tsp Garlic (mashed)      [Some people prefer Humus with just a touch of garlic.           Others prefer it very garlicky.] 1 - 3 Tbls fresh Lemon Juice      [Some people prefer Humus with just a touch of lemon.           Others prefer it very lemony.] 1/8 tsp ground Cumin 0 - 2 tsp Salt      [If using canned Chick Peas, you may not need salt.] The cooking water OR the liquid from canned Chick Peas      plus additional water if needed 1. Procees all ingredients, adding water slowly      until you get the desired consistancy      [Some people prefer Humus to be very thick,           others prefer it almost runny.]      [Some people prefer Humus to be very smooth,           others prefer it chunky style.]