Eden Low Fat Hummus

1 can (15 ounces) plus 1 can (8.5 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained (reserve liquid)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 to 3 large cloves roasted garlic or 2 small cloves raw garlic
1 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
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3/4 teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander seeds
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Garnish: 
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
oil-cured black olives
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Place the garbanzos, 1/2 cup reserved bean liquid, lemon juice, garlic, salt, spices and sesame oil in the bowl of a food processor or blender.  Pulse to create a smooth puree, adding a bit more liquid if needed.  Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with paprika and parsley.  Set olives around the edges and place one in the center.  Serve with wedges of pita bread.

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Prep Time:  10 minutes
Yield 2 cups
Serving size:  2 tablespoons

Per serving: 21 calories; 0.3 g fat (14% calories from fat); 1 g protein; 3g carbohydrate; 0 mg cholesterol; 47 mg sodium