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Serve with vegetable relishes and pita bread wedges, crisped in a hot oven.

Smooth and Spicy Bean Dip

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

1. Combine all ingredients except parsley in food processor bowl with metal blade. Process until smooth; remove from processor to serving bowl and stir in parsley. Thin with a little water, if desired, if dip is too thick. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Makes 1 1/2 cups. Serves 12.

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 66 calories
Protein 4 grams
Fat 2 grams
Sodium 46 milligrams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.

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