HUMMAS OR ARABIC CHICK PEA PATE' 
1 (12 oz.) can chick peas (garbanzo)
1 lb. ground meat
2 tbsp. sesame paste (tahini) from Krogers
3 tbsp. lemon juice
3 buds garlic, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
1 med. onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
Pine nuts or almond slivers
2 tbsp. oil
Parsley for garnish

Drain and mash or puree chick peas. Salt and pepper to taste; set aside. In separate bowl, mix sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic. Then slowly add 2 tablespoons water until mixture becomes like a sauce. Blend well. Pour pea puree with sesame sauce, blend well. Pour onto a serving platter and smooth out until approximately one inch thick around platter. Brown ground meat, chopped onion, red pepper, salt and black pepper; drain slightly of oil. Spoon meat mixture onto platter of chick pea pate'. Brown pine nuts or almond slivers in oil. Garnish meat and pate' with nuts in oil. Add a few sprigs of parsley if desired. Use pita bread to dip pate'.

 

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