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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Hum-mouse Dip

January 28, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Appetizers	2	Cups

INGREDIENTS

6	T	Fresh lemon juice
1/2	c	Tahini, sesame paste
3		Cloves garlic, pressed
1/2	t	Salt
		Cayenne pepper to taste
1		15 oz. can chickpeas
		Drained & reserved
1/4	c	Chopped parsley, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

In blender or food processor, blend lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt,
cayenne and 1/4 cup chickpea liquid until smooth. Add chickpeas,
blending to a rough consistency. If smoother or thinner texture is
desired, add more chickpea liquid and blend accordingly. Stir in
parsley, if desired. From "Quick Bytes: Computer Lover's Cookbook" by
Diane Pfeifer Posted to FOODWINE Digest 18 October 96  Date:    Sat, 19
Oct 1996 09:32:13 +0000  From:    Joell Abbott <abbott@ZIP.COM.AU>

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