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Chickpea Tortilla Wraps (Jumbo Vegetarian Cookbook)
Makes 4 Servings

You will need:

    2 tsp. Vegetable Oil
    3 Chopped Green Onions (including tops)
    2 Minced Garlic Cloves
    1 tsp. Dried Oregano
    1 tsp. Chili Powder
    1 cup Diced Red or Green Peppers
    ½ Chopped Tomato
    1 can Drained and Rinsed Chickpeas (19-oz.)
    2 tbsp. Chopped Fresh Parley
    4 Large Soft Flour Tortillas
    Salt and Pepper to Taste

Fillings:

    Diced Tomatoes
    Plain Yogurt or Sour Cream
    Chopped Fresh Cilantro
    Shredded Lettuce

1. In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the green onions, garlic, oregano and chili powder. Sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Add the red pepper and tomato. Sauté for 3 minutes or until the pepper is tender and liquid is evaporated.
3. Remove from heat. Let cool a minute. Spoon the pepper mixture into a food processor. Add the chickpeas. Process until smooth.
4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the parsley, salt and pepper until well combined.
5. Spoon the chickpea mixture down the center of the tortillas. Top with diced tomato, a drizzle of yogurt, chopped fresh cilantro and shredded lettuce.
6. Fold on side of the tortilla over the filling, then fold one end in and roll up.

Hummus (Jumbo Vegetarian Cookbook)
Makes 2 Cups

You will need:

    1 can Drained and Rinsed Chickpeas (19-oz.)
    2 Chopped Garlic Cloves
    ¼ cup Lemon Juice
    ¼ cup Water
    ¼ cup Tahini
    1 tsp. Ground Cumin
    ½ tsp. Hot Sauce or Cayenne Pepper

1. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, water, tahini, cumin and hot pepper sauce. Process for 2 minutes or until well blended. If the mixture is too thick, add water (1 tbsp.) at a time. Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with pita bread cut into wedges. Spread on any kind of bread or wrap as part of a sandwich. Or serve as a dip for cut-up vegetables.

What’s tahini?
Tahini is a sesame seed paste that adds extra thickness and yummy taste to hummus. If you like sesame seeds, you will probably like tahini. You can find tahini in most Middle Eastern shops, health food stores and many large grocery stores (look in the international food aisle).

Vegetable Pilau (Jumbo Vegetarian Cookbook)
Makes 4 Serving

You will need:

    2 tbsp. Butter or Margarine
    1 Thinly Sliced Onion
    1 Bay Leaf
    Pinch Ground Cumin
    Pinch Cinnamon
    1 cup Rice
    1 cup Frozen Mixed Vegetables
    2 cups Water or Vegetable Stock
    Dash Cayenne Pepper
    Salt and Pepper to Taste
1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion. Sauté 5 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Add the bay leaf, cumin and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is transparent.
4. Add the frozen vegetables. Stir. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the water, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Bring the water to a boil.
6. Cover and reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting. Cook for 20 minutes.
7. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

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