*Garbanzo Bean Dip*

*Garbanzo Bean Dip*
( Homos Bi Tahini )
By St George Ladies Auxiliary (Middle Eastern)

1(15 oz) can garbanzo beans
1 clove garlic, mashed
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup  juice from beans
1/4 cup sesame tahini* (stir well)
1 clove garlic, mashed
1/2 tsp. salt
dash white pepper

Put all ingredients in blender or processor and whitl until smooth. if consistency is too thick, add a little water and blend. Pour into shallow bowl and garnish with a little olive oil, paprika and minced parsley. Serve with pita bread or crackers.

Recipe Note: * Sesame tahini is available at Middle Eastern specialty stores or in the gourmet section of most supermarket..