MIDDLE EASTERN DIPS

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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound cooked chick peas, drained, liquid reserved
1 tablespoon roasted garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice, or more to taste
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons tahini paste, or more to taste
Salt and pepper
Brunoise red onion
Roasted pine nuts
Parsley
Extra virgin olive oil
Lemon juice
Pita Bread
1 pound dried fava beans, soaked overnight and skins removed
2 1/2 quarts water
6 cloves of garlic, pealed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Sliced green onions and diced red peppers, for garnish

Steps:

Combine all ingredients for hummus in a large food processor or electric mixer and puree. Add a little of the reserved chick pea liquid to smooth out. Adjust seasoning as needed. Press hummus through a large sieve. Garnish and serve with bread.
Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and continue to stir to prevent scorching on the bottom. Simmer until all liquid is gone and spread is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sliced green onions, diced red peppers and the extra virgin olive oil. Serve in a bowl with bread.