Hummus

• 1 19-oz can chick peas, drained and rinsed well
• ¼ C flat leaf parsley
• 1 clove garlic
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Combine the chick peas, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor and blend.  Slowly add the extra virgin olive oil to continue blending the ingredients.  Add a small amount of water if a thinner consistency is desired.  Enjoy with fresh vegetables or baked whole wheat pita wedges.

**If you like added heat to any dish, add a small amount of chili powder/pepper or a jalapeno pepper!