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Published June 20, 2010, 06:00 AM

CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Father’s Day Hummus

On Father’s Day entice your meat-eating dad to try some veggies with this tasty hummus.

By: Herald Staff Report,

On Father’s Day entice your meat-eating dad to try some veggies with this tasty hummus.

Father’s Day Hummus

1 15-ounce can chickpeas or 2 cups cooked chickpeas

½ cup cooking liquid or vegetable broth

1 garlic clove

3 tablespoons lemon juice

4 tablespoons tahini

1 teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon coriander

1/8 teaspoon sea salt or to taste

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Chopped fresh cilantro

Olive oil (optional)

Pour chickpeas, cooking liquid, garlic, lemon juice and tahini into a food processor or blender. Cover and whiz for a minute or so, until mixture turns pale and beautifully creamy. Add seasonings and process briefly to mix. Garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil.

Yield: 2 cups, serving 6 to 8.

Grab more food tidbits at the Chef Jeff blog at GrandForksHerald.com.

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