2 cups canned chick-peas, drained 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 large cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper
Place all ingredients in blender or food processor; purée. Season carefully to taste. Serve with pita chips. Yield: 2 cups.