Hummus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 medium cloves garlic, sliced
1 large bunch parsley
2 fresh green onions, in 1-inch pieces
2 (15 1/2 oz.) cans rinsed and drained or 3 c. cooked chickpeas
6 Tbsp. tahini *
6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3/4 to 1 tsp. salt or to taste
cayenne to taste
cumin to taste

Preparation

Place garlic, parsley and onions in a food processor or blender and mince.
Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and salt; puree to a thick paste.
Season to taste.
Transfer to a tightly lidded container and chill.
Yields 3 1/2 cups.