• 1 can (14½ oz.) chick peas, rinsed and drained
• 2 large cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp. tahini
• 2 tbsp. parsley
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• ¹/³ cup fresh lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Olive Oil
• Chopped parsley

In processor workbowl fitted with chopping blade, combine chick peas and garlic. Process on HIgH (2) until pureed. Add tahini, 2 tbsp. parsley, 2 tbsp. olive oil and lemon juice. Process until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Spoon into serving bowl. To serve, top with additional olive oil and chopped parsley. Serve with toasted pita wedges.

Makes about 2 cups.