Garbanzo Puree Recipe
Recipe
Ingredients
3 cup garbanzo beans, cooked
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp parsley
Recipe
Preparation
Recipe by: McDougall Plan Puree the beans and mix all of the
ingredients together. (This may be done in a blender.) Also, some
water or bean-cooking liquid may be added to make a creamy
consistency.
HELPFUL HINTS: Let stand an hour at room temperature to blend
flavors. Use as sandwich spread, to fill "pocket bread" (pita) or as
a dip for crackers or pita. From the collection of Sue Smith,
S.Smith34, Uploaded June 16, 1994
Servings:
4
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