| Garbanzo Spread |  |
| 1/2 Onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1/2 bunch Parsley, finely chopped 1 tsp. Dried Basil, crushed 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano, crushed 1/4 tsp. Ground Cumin 1 clove Garlic, minced or 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder Juice of 1 Lemon 3 c. cooked Garbanzo Beans (chickpeas), mashed 2/3 c. Sesame Seeds, ground (optional) |
Saute onion in oil until
soft. Add parsley, basil, oregano, cumin and garlic, cooking just long
enough to soften parsley. Thoroughly mix cooked mixture with remaining
ingredients. Pack into a bowl (or salad mold) and chill overnight. Unmold
into serving plate and garnish with parsley. Serve with crackers or celery
sticks. Flavors will be enhanced if the spread is prepared 24 hours in
advance. Yield 48 1-Tbsp. servings.
Nutritional Analysis: 34
Calories, 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates, 2 g fat, 1 mg sodium
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