Domesticated Chick Pea Dip

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 6 garlic cloves
 * 1 cup olive oil
 * 3 cups chickpeas, cooked
 * ¼ teaspoon black pepper
 * ½ cup lemon juice

Suggested Dippers

 * pita bread
 * toast triangles
 * scallions
 * bland water crackers
 * red cabbage

Directions

 * 1) Place the garlic, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor or blender and purée until the garlic is finely chopped (if preparing by hand, finely dice and mash the garlic, then mix with the other ingredients).
 * 2) Add the chickpeas and continue mixing to a smooth paste.
 * 3) Garnish with the chopped parsley.
 * 4) May be served at room temperature or chilled. Makes About 4½ cups of dip.