Variations on Hummus

Cucumber Cilantro "Hummus"
(sort of a hybrid between hummus and tzatziki)

Food process or blend together one can chickpeas, one clove garlic, 1/3 to 1/2 of a peeled cucumber, 1/4 of a green pepper, 1/2 a jalepeno pepper, a few full sprigs of cilantro (I used about five), the juice of half a lime, and a sprinkle of salt to taste. Add a tablespoon or more of tahini if you like and/or some plain yogurt for an even lighter dip. Admire the cool, soothing, muted avocado color, then devour.

Ginger Sesame "Hummus"

1 can chickpeas
1 tbs gari
1-2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbs tahini
1 garlic clove
Adobo or salt and garlic powder to taste

Food process until smooth (or leave it slightly chunky if you prefer).