#3658 - Easy Basic Hummus

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 - 15oz. can garbanzo beans (drained but save the liquid)
1 TBSP lemon juice
1 TBSP olive oil
1-3 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt

In a blender or a food processor add drained beans, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin and salt--mix well (it will be dry). Add a little of the reserved bean liquid at a time and blend again until you get the thickness that you like. Taste--adjust and add seasonings to your taste.

#1550 - Garbanzo Dip

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 - 15oz. cans garbanzo beans (drained--save some of the juice)
2 cups cottage cheese
1/4 cup pickle relish
1/2lb. bacon (fried, drained and crumbled)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
2 TBSP French's yellow mustard
2 TBSP Heinz ketchup

In a blender add drained garbanzo beans, cottage cheese, pickle relish, crumbled bacon, chopped onions, mustard and ketchup--blend on high until smooth. If the mixture is too thick add a little bit of the garbanzo bean juice and blend again. Refrigerate until cold. Serve with tortilla chips or corn chips.