Directions
1. Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce well.
2. Shell the garbanzos and discard the pods (about 3 cups garbanzos).
3. Place them in a steamer over boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes until tender but not mushy.
5. Place the garbanzos in a food processor with 1/4 cup water, the lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, cumin seeds, cilantro, tahini and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
6. Adjust the seasoning to your preference with salt, garlic and cayenne.
Note: To toast the cumin seeds, place in a dry skillet over medium-low heat and cook for 1 or 2 minutes until fragrant.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size3 ounces
Calories340
Sodium36mg
Iron4mg
Protein15g
Cholesterol0mg
Sugar8g
Total Fat8g
Saturated Fat1g
Folate8mcg
Calcium68mg
Total Carbohydrates45g
Dietary Fiber9g