Hummus Habb (chickpea appetizer)
From Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa, Habeeb Salloum
Super tasty and easy to make, these chickpeas are versatile and mix well with other salads, as a great side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or canned, rinsed and drained)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ tsp. salt – to taste
- 2 TBS finely chopped scallions
- 2 TBS finely chopped cilantro – or to taste
- 1 TBS finely chopped fresh mint, or 1 tsp. dried
Note: Chives may be substituted for cilantro. If you love mint or cilantro – feel free to add more.
Directions
Thoroughly mix all ingredients expect mint; place in a serving bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, garnish with