Hummus

This recipe is from Ancient Egyptians and their Neighbors by Marian Broida.

3 can garbanzo beans, drained

3 tea. chopped garlic

6 Tab. tahini (sesame seed paste)*

1-1/2 tea. salt

1-1/2 tea. cumin

3 Tab. apple juice

9 Tab. water

corn chips, crackers, sliced cucumbers or bread, optional

Mash garbanzo beans and garlic in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher. You could use a food processor or blender instead. Add the tahini, salt and cumin and stir well. Add apple juice and water and stir until completely mixed. Spread on fresh hard bread slices, crackers, cucumber slices or corn chips.