1 lb 6 oz (3 1/2 cups) canned garbanzo beans, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 tablespoons fresh minced)
2 tablespoons vegetable, peanut or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dry parsley or 1/4 cup fresh minced
1/4 cup bottled water
2 tablespoons Frank's Hot Sauce (optional)

Thoroughly mash together all ingredients or blend in a food processor and refrigerate until ready to use.

Serve on whole wheat pita bread wedges accompanied by a slice of fresh lemon. Yields 25 servings, 2 tablespoons each. Recipe may be doubled.