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Here’s a healthy party dip for everyone! Many hummus recipes come across lacking flavor, or unbalanced where there is too much lemon or a tad more or less garlic than necessary. This one is right on the mark and your guests will be pleased to have a healthy and tasty choice!

A Hummus Dip for Everyone
By ~ a. saucy chef, Bend, Oregon

2 cans - 15 ounce each, garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup tahini paste
1/2 to 1 capful of Original Mrs. Dash (for my son)
4 TB extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 TB for garnish
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or bottled for a mild flavour)
5 garlic cloves, skin removed

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

1 tsp. Hungarian paprika (smoked or sweet)
Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Combine first fix ingredients in a food processor. Blend until somewhat smooth. Dip will be slightly coarse. Add a bit more of olive oil if mixture seems too thick. Season with salt and pepper.

Scoop into a shallow serving bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the top, followed by a generous sprinkling of paprika. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley (or grated fennel for a unique twist!).

Serve with tortilla or pita bread and fresh raw vegetables. Refrigerate leftovers. Enjoy!

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