Hummus (Garbanzo Dip)

1/3        cup toasted sesame seeds*
1/8        teaspoon crushed red chilies
2           cups cooked**, drained garbanzo beans or one 16-oz. can, drained
1/4        cup lime juice
1/2        teaspoon each minced garlic and salt
2           tablespoons olive oil

Pita bread, Armenian cracker bread or sesame crackers
Carrot and celery sticks, cucumber slices and/or cherry tomatoes

Process sesame seeds and chilies in food processor or blender until finely ground, add beans. Purée. Add lime juice, garlic and salt; mix until smooth. Add oil and process until well-blended. Spoon into serving bowl; cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with bread or crackers and/or vegetables for dipping. Makes 1-1/2 cups.

Storage Tip: For longer storage, cover tightly and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories-39, (From Fat-46%), Protein-1 g, Carbohydrate-4 g, Fat-2 g, Sodium-47 mg, Potassium-42 mg, Dietary Fiber-1 g, Calcium-9 mg, Iron-trace, Vitamin A-5 iu, Vitamin C-trace, Cholesterol- 0 mg

*To Toast Sesame Seeds: Spread sesame seeds in shallow pan. Toast at 350ºF. 8 to 12 minutes until golden brown; stir frequently.

**For best results, soak and cook dry beans by preferred method.