Updated: 8/01/2007

TV Morning Show 8/3/07

Hummus

1 fourteen-ounce can garbanzo beans

½ cup tahina (sesame paste)

juice of one lemon

1 clove minced garlic

1 teaspoon salt

parsley, paprika and sesame seeds to garnish

pita bread for dipping

(Although not traditional, extra virgin olive oil may be drizzled over the finished product.)

Drain beans and place in a food processor. Add tahina, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Process until smooth. To serve, place in center of a large flat plate and garnish with parsley, paprika and sesame seeds. Surround hummus with pita bread cut into dipping-sized pieces.