Hummus - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/4 c. sesame seed
    1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained (reserve liquid)
    4 Tbsp. olive oil
    3 Tbsp. lemon juice
    2 cloves garlic
    salt and pepper
Preparation
    In small frying pan, toast sesame seed over low heat, shaking pan often, until golden brown (about 3 minutes).
    Transfer seed to blender or food processor and add garbanzos, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and 6 tablespoons reserved liquid. Whirl, adding more liquid if necessary, until hummus is smooth, but still thick.
    Season with salt and pepper.
    Place in shallow bowl.
    Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
    Makes 2 cups.

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