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By Chef Casey Bell

Photo: Mezze Cafe and San Chez Tapas Bistro

Posted October 10th, 2008

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Servings:	6
Author Notes:	Chef Casey Bell of Mezze Café and Cabaret in Grand Rapids, Michigan shared this recipe with us. This trendy downtown spot serves a huge variety of authentic Moroccan dishes along with Spanish tapas from their sister property San Chez Tapas Bistro next door. Serve this popular Middle Eastern garbanzo bean dip with pita bread triangles. Click here for Cheri's full report on San Chez Tapas Bistro, Mezze Café and Cabaret, as well as more things to see, do and eat in and around Grand Rapids, Michigan. San Chez Tapas Bistro and Mezze Café and Cabaret are located next door to each other at 38 W. Fulton St. in downtown grand Rapids, MI 49503; phone 616-774-8272 or click to www.SanChezBistro.com.
Ingredients:	1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained, reserve liquid 1 tablespoon olive oil PLUS 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 medium garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons tahini salt to taste pita bread
Instructions:	1. Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until as smooth as possible. 2. Add reserved liquid until desired consistency is reached. 3. Serve chilled with pita or other flat bread or favorite crackers.