Middle Eastern Hummus Platter Recipe

• 2 med clove garlic, peeled
• 30 ounce canned chickpeas, rinsed and liquid removed
• 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 c. tahini
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 4 x pita breads, (5 to 6 inches)
• 6 c. bite-size vegetables for serving (such as blanched broccoli and cauliflower florets carrot and celery sticks cucumber slices and radishes)

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