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Lemon, Sesame, and Garlic Hummus
3 1/2 cups / servings

[ INGREDIENTS ]

Garlic Cloves
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
White Sesame Seeds
Tahini
Lemon Juice
Garbanzo Beans
Salt and Pepper
Orange Peel
Lemon Peel

[ INSTRUCTIONS ]

1. In a blender or food processor, combine :
   
   1 - 3 Garlic Cloves, Peeled and Crushed;
   2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil;
   2 Tablespoons White Sesame Seeds, Toasted;
   2 Tablespoons Tahini;
   2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice;
   1 Can (15 ounces) Garbanzo Beans, Drained, Liquid Reserved;.
2. Blend, adding reserved garbanzo-bean liquid if needed until hummus reaches desired consistency.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Transfer the mixture to a medium serving bowl.
5. Sprinkle :
   
   1 Tablespoon Orange Peel, Minced;
   1 1/2 Tablespoons Lemon Peel, Minced;
   around the beans.
6. Chill in the refrigerator, tightly covered, until ready to serve.

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