Hummus bit Tahini: Perfect Lenten Meal

       A traditional middle eastern dish. Hummus dipped in bread makes a great Lenten meal.
Beans with grain, in this example garbanzo beans with wheat pita bread, supply a complete protein.
       Traditional Catholics fast for the 40 days beginning with Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2013 through Easter Sunday. This tradition of fasting goes back to Oir Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. who fasted and prayed for 40 days  in the desert. 40 is an example of a sacred number, the Israelites journeyed for 40 years after leaving the bondage of Egypt, led by Moses and Aaron. The flood of Noah was a rain of forty days and nights. After Jesus rose from the dead, he remained with his disciples for 40 days before he ascended into heaven. So 40 is a sacred space, a sacred time we create by fasting and prayer. We are creating a sacred space in our lives. 
     This year 2013 is especially important time for we as Catholics to fast and pray. Our holy father, Pope Benedict has announced that effective the 28th day of February 2013 he will decline the office of Pope, and therefore there will be a conclave there will be an election of the new pontiff. So Pope Benedict in effect is resigning and We as Catholics must now pray for the next pope and of course pray for the Holy Spirit to enlighten the church and Mary are mother to guide the Cardinals who will elect the next pope.
          

The recipe:
3 cups cooked garbanzo beans/chick peas
1/2 cup mixed sesame seeds
1 cup water
3 tables spoons calamata olives
3-4 cloves garlic
Olive oil
Paprika
1 1/2 lemons
3/4 cup fresh minced parsley
couple pinches sea salt

Mix all ingredients in Vita mix blender .add chopped parsley. Sprinkle with paprika, drizzle with garlic. Serve with pita bread.

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