Hummus and Crudités

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

· 4 cups chickpeas, cooked

· ¾ cup fresh parsley, packed

· 3 tablespoons garlic, minced

· 3 tablespoons olive oil

· 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

· ½ cup water

· 3 teaspoons cumin

· 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

· Pinch of salt

· Black pepper to taste

· ½ cup cherry tomatoes, whole

· ½ cup carrots, julienned

· ½ cup bell peppers, julienned

· ½ cup celery, julienned

· 1 whole wheat pita bread, halved Directions:

1. Combine chickpeas, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, water and spices in food processor.

2. Stop to scrape ingredients off of the sides and continue to process until smooth.

3. Add water if necessary.

Serving Instructions:

Serve with vegetables and pita bread.