Hummus

• 2 cups chick peas (garbonzo beans)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Mix all ingredients in blender until it forms a smooth and rich consitancey. Serve with a variety of vegetables, such as carrot sticks and celery sticks or pretzles.