Chickpea Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. fresh chickpeas or use canned chickpeas
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 to 3/4 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped parsley or mint

Preparation

In
using
canned chickpeas, drain and rinse under cold running
water until water runs clear.
Spread on paper towels and pat
dry.\tFreshly
cooked chickpeas need only be drained and cooled.
In
blender,
place chickpeas, salt, garlic, 1/2 cup
oil and 1/4 cup lemon juice.
Blend at high speed for 10 seconds. Stop
and
scrape
down
sides
with rubber spatula. Blend\tagain at high speed, adding as much oil as you need to prevent blender from clogging.
The finished mixture should be a very smooth puree, just thick
enough to hold its shape in a spoon.
Taste for seasoning.\tAdd
more salt or lemon juice if you like.