| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains, Vegetables | 1 | Servings | ||
INGREDIENTS
| About 2 cups hummus; (recipe follows) | ||
| 1 | 16 -inch round very thin pliable lahvash; (mountain shepherd bread)*, up to 18 | |
| 1/2 | c | Sliced seedless cucumber |
| 1 | lg | Carrot; cut into ribbonlike strands with a vegetable peeler, (about 1 cup) |
| 1 | sm | Sweet onion; sliced thin |
| 1/2 | c | Finely shredded radish; (about 6) |
| 1/2 | c | Alfalfa sprouts plus additional for garnish |
| 1 1/2 | tb | Sesame seeds; toasted |
| 2 | Garlic cloves; minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt | |
| 1 | cn | (16-19 ounce) chick-peas; rinsed and drained |
| 1/3 | c | Well-stirred tahini; (sesame seed paste)* |
| 2 | tb | Fresh lemon juice |
| 2 | tb | Olive oil |
| 1 | ts | Ground cumin |
| 3 | tb | Water |
| 3 | tb | Minced fresh parsley leaves |
INSTRUCTIONS
HUMMUS *available at Middle Eastern groceries, specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets. Spread hummus evenly on lahvash and top with cucumber, carrot, onion, radish, 1/2 cup sprouts, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Roll lahvash up tightly jelly-roll fashion and trim ends. Cut roll crosswise with a serrated knife into 8 pieces. Garnish sandwiches with additional sprouts and remaining 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds. HUMMUS Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. *available at specialty foods shops, natural foods stores, and some supermarkets. In a food processor blend together garlic paste, chick-peas, tahini, lemon juice, oil, and cumin, scraping down side, until smooth. Add water, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and pulse until just combined. Hummus may be made 2 days ahead and chilled. Makes about 2 cups. Makes 8 sandwiches, serving 4 Gourmet August 1994 Posted to recipelu-digest by Sandy <[email protected]> on Mar 05, 1998
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