Creamy Hummus Dip حُمُّص Recipe Egyptian

This is a really great dish that you can pack for snacks over a few days.  It's also a hit at parties.

Hummus is a good base for a mix.  You can add other ingredients such as chopped sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, or olives to enhance the flavor.

Ingredients:
1  16oz. can cooked chick peas (garbanzo beans)
2 cloves garlic
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
1/3 cup olive oil
salt and black pepper to taste
pita bread or vegetables for dipping

Preparation:

1. Put everything except the pita bread or veggies in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Serve with pita bread or assorted veggies, such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, or green or red bell peppers.

Recipe courtesy of Kitchenability 101:  The College Student's Guide to Easy, Healthy, and Delicious Food by Nisa Burns