Low Fat Red Pepper Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) can Chickpeas/Garbonzos
• 2 tablespoons Tahini (hull-less sesame paste from Indian food market)
• 1-1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 -3 cloves garlic (pressed or crushed)
• 2/3 cup roasted red pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1-1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Drain & rinse chick peas/garbanzos, reserving liquid.
2. In small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, cayenne & salt, mixing thoroughly.
3. Put garbanzo beans/chick peas in bowl of food processor with chopping blade & sprinkle the spice mixture over the top evenly.
4. Add the Tahini, lemon juice, garlic & roasted red peppers, and blend until well mixed.
5. Add the fresh ground pepper.
6. Once the hummus gets smooth, add some of the reserved liquid from the chick peas/garbanzos while it is being processed (1-2 Tablespoons), until it reaches the desired consistency (it will thicken as it rests).
7. Refrigerate overnight.
8. Serve with toasted pita bread or as a dip or spread with almost anything.