Hummus

Ease of Preparation: Easy
Yield: 3 cups

ingredients:

• 1 cup (240 ml) sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) salt
• 1 x 15 ounce (439 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (reserve a few for garnish)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt

To serve:

• Olive oil
• Flat-leaf parsley, chopped

method:

Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet until golden brown in colour.

Remove from heat and let cool.

Add sesame seeds to a food processor and blend.

Pour in olive oil and add salt. Puree.

In a bowl, add chickpeas. Mash with a potato masher.

Add garlic, lemon juice, salt, and stir to combine.

Pour in tahini and mix well.

Plate.

Top with a few whole chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil, and chopped parsley.

Serve with falafel.