Tahini Hummus w/Fresh P♡M Arils

This is the Awesome Hummus Recipe that I Debuted at the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival. It was a Huge Hit. Everyone Loved It, Even the people that do not traditionally enjoy Hummus!

This is an Original Recipe Created By Chef Jeffrey M. Garcia on 11/12/2008

Recipe Remains Property of Chef Jeffrey M. Garcia
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Tahini Hummus w/Fresh P♡M Arils

Yield: +2 qt

Ingredients:

• 1½# Cooked chickpeas
(soak overnight, drain and boil until tender, cooking times will vary)
  
• 6 fl oz Extra virgin olive oil
  
• ¾ c Lemon Juice
  
• ½ c Lime Juice
  
• 4 clvs Garlic, Salt crushed
  
• 1~ c Tahini
  
• a/n Kosher Salt
  
• 1 ¾ c P♡M Pomegranate Arils
  
• a/n Parsley, Mint
  
• a/n Pita Chips
  

1. Boil and drain Chickpeas until tender, 1-2 hr, Reserve cooking liquid
   
2. In a food processor, blend Chickpeas with ~1c of cooking liquid until smooth 
   
3. Add Lemon juice, EVOO, Garlic, Tahini and Salt.
   
4. Adjust seasoning.
   
5. Add Lime Juice, Mint, and Cilantro
6. Fold in 1c Fresh P♡M Pomegranate Arils. Save rest for garnish. 
   
7. Serve with home made Pita Chips