Categories: Appetizers 
      Yield: 134 servings 
  
  
  2 (15 oz.) cans chick-peas (garbanzo beans), drained 
  1/4 c tahini (Middle Eastern sesame seed paste) 
  2 T   extra-virgin olive oil 
  1-1/2 T fresh lemon juice 
  2-6 (depending on your taste)  large garlic cloves, crushed 
  1/2 t salt 
  Chopped parsley and paprika Pita Bread 
   
  1. In a food processor, combine chick-peas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, 
  garlic, and salt. Puree until smooth. If made in advance, transfer to a 
  bowl, 
  cover and refrigerate. 
  2. Before serving, top with chopped parsley, and a dusting of paprika. 
  Serve 
  with pita bread.