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  1. I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things. To
    top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto the top
    of meat in the Hamilton grill.

    They just add a nice touch and texture to things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of bucks
    from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday to get
    more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d

    So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed the
    rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.

    These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as much as
    I want!

    Cheers!
    --
    Om.

    "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

  2. OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things. To
    top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto the top
    of meat in the Hamilton grill.

    They just add a nice touch and texture to things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of bucks
    from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday to get
    more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d

    So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed the
    rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.

    These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as much as
    I want!

    Oh no you don't, not if as you claim you're attempting to lose
    weight... I don't think there is any other seed on the planet that
    contains more fat than sesame.

    http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-001-02s02db.html

    sesame seed
    [SEHS-uh-mee]
    History tells us that sesame seed is the first recorded seasoning,
    dating back to 3000 b.c. Assyria. It grows widely in India and
    throughout the Orient. The seeds were brought to America by African
    slaves, who called it benné (pronounced BEHN-nee) seed , and it
    subsequently became very popular in Southern cooking. These tiny, flat
    seeds come in shades of brown, red and black, but those most commonly
    found are a pale grayish-ivory. Sesame seed has a nutty, slightly sweet
    flavor that makes it versatile enough for use in baked goods such as
    breads, pastries, cakes and cookies, in confections like the Middle
    Eastern HALVAH and in salads and other savory dishes. The seed is
    available packaged in supermarkets and can be found in bulk in Middle
    Eastern markets and health-food stores. Because of a high oil content,
    sesame seed turns rancid quickly. It can be stored airtight in a cool,
    dark place for up to 3 months, refrigerated up to 6 months or frozen up
    to a year.

    © Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD
    LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.

    Sheldon

  3. Sheldon said:
    OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things.
    To top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto
    the top of meat in the Hamilton grill.

    They just add a nice touch and texture to things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of
    bucks from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday
    to get more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d

    So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed
    the rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.

    These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as much
    as I want!

    Oh no you don't, not if as you claim you're attempting to lose
    weight... I don't think there is any other seed on the planet that
    contains more fat than sesame.


    (snippage)

    Quoted message said:

    Sheldon

    And uh oh, here we go again with allergy issues. Some people are severely
    allergic to sesame seeds and sesame oil.

    Jill

  4. jmcquown said:
    Sheldon said:
    OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things.
    To top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto
    the top of meat in the Hamilton grill.

    They just add a nice touch and texture to things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of
    bucks from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday
    to get more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d

    So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed
    the rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.

    These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as much
    as I want!

    Oh no you don't, not if as you claim you're attempting to lose
    weight... I don't think there is any other seed on the planet that
    contains more fat than sesame.

    And uh oh, here we go again with allergy issues.

    Huh? No one mentioned allergy issues... unless you're allergic to
    becoming fat.

    Sheldon

  5. jmcquown said:
    Sheldon said:
    OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things.
    To top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto
    the top of meat in the Hamilton grill.

    They just add a nice touch and texture to things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of
    bucks from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday
    to get more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d

    So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed
    the rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.

    These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as much
    as I want!

    Oh no you don't, not if as you claim you're attempting to lose
    weight... I don't think there is any other seed on the planet that
    contains more fat than sesame.

    (snippage)

    Quoted message said:

    Sheldon

    And uh oh, here we go again with allergy issues. Some people are severely
    allergic to sesame seeds and sesame oil.

    Jill


    Well that comment just made up my mind 😉

  6. "Sheldon" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things. To
    top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto the top
    of meat in the Hamilton grill.

    They just add a nice touch and texture to things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of bucks
    from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday to get
    more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d

    So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed the
    rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.

    These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as much as
    I want!

    Oh no you don't, not if as you claim you're attempting to lose
    weight... I don't think there is any other seed on the planet that
    contains more fat than sesame.

    http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-001-02s02db.html

    sesame seed
    [SEHS-uh-mee]
    History tells us that sesame seed is the first recorded seasoning,
    dating back to 3000 b.c. Assyria. It grows widely in India and
    throughout the Orient. The seeds were brought to America by African
    slaves, who called it benné (pronounced BEHN-nee) seed , and it
    subsequently became very popular in Southern cooking. These tiny, flat
    seeds come in shades of brown, red and black, but those most commonly
    found are a pale grayish-ivory. Sesame seed has a nutty, slightly sweet
    flavor that makes it versatile enough for use in baked goods such as
    breads, pastries, cakes and cookies, in confections like the Middle
    Eastern HALVAH and in salads and other savory dishes. The seed is
    available packaged in supermarkets and can be found in bulk in Middle
    Eastern markets and health-food stores. Because of a high oil content,
    sesame seed turns rancid quickly. It can be stored airtight in a cool,
    dark place for up to 3 months, refrigerated up to 6 months or frozen up
    to a year.

    © Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD
    LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.

    Sheldon

    Oh well, *I* don't care. :~) Sesame seeds are good; they're crunchy, they
    add flavor, texture and they're asthetically pleasing. I'll happily eat up
    my container of them (and I do). My husband has also found that nothing
    seasons our cast iron skillets as much as my expensive Sesame oil. (I mean,
    this is the kind that you buy at the Asian market for $4 a bottle.) It does
    make the skillets shine like I've never seen them do before.........

    kili

  7. OmManiPadmeOmelet <[email hidden]> wrote in news:Omelet-
    [email hidden]:

    Quoted message said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things. To
    top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto the top
    of meat in the Hamilton grill.

    They just add a nice touch and texture to things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of bucks
    from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday to get
    more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d

    So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed the
    rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.

    These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as much as
    I want!

    Cheers!

    FIVE pounds? Yowser. I like them too. Toast a bunch of 'em up and make a
    crust of them on an open faced peanut butter sammich.

    Michael

    --
    Send email to dog30 at charter dot net

  8. My favorite use for cheap, tasty sesame seeds:

    * Exported from MasterCook *

    Benne Seed Cookies

    Recipe By : Southern Living Annual Recipes, 1984
    Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
    Categories : Cookies

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
    -------- ------------ --------------------------------
    1/2 cup butter -- melted
    1 cup packed brown sugar
    1 egg -- beaten
    3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon baking powder
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 cup toasted sesame seeds

    Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, beat until smooth and creamy.
    Drop dough by 1/2 teaspoons (cookies spread!) onto lightly greased
    cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 min or until edges are
    browned. Cool very slightly on cookie sheets-cookies will become too
    hard to get off if you wait too long If that happens you can soften up
    again by slipping pan back into overn for a mement. Remove to wire racks.
    Yield 8 dozen.

  9. In article <[email hidden]>,

    Sheldon said:
    OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things. To
    top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto the top
    of meat in the Hamilton grill.

    They just add a nice touch and texture to things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of bucks
    from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday to get
    more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d

    So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed the
    rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.

    These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as much as
    I want!

    Oh no you don't, not if as you claim you're attempting to lose
    weight... I don't think there is any other seed on the planet that
    contains more fat than sesame.

    Tsk!
    I'm not using more than a few teaspoons per recipe.

    And with low carbing, fat is not evil. :-)

    Cheers and thanks tho'!

    Quoted message said:


    http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-001-02s02db.html

    sesame seed
    [SEHS-uh-mee]
    History tells us that sesame seed is the first recorded seasoning,
    dating back to 3000 b.c. Assyria. It grows widely in India and
    throughout the Orient. The seeds were brought to America by African
    slaves, who called it benné (pronounced BEHN-nee) seed , and it
    subsequently became very popular in Southern cooking. These tiny, flat
    seeds come in shades of brown, red and black, but those most commonly
    found are a pale grayish-ivory. Sesame seed has a nutty, slightly sweet
    flavor that makes it versatile enough for use in baked goods such as
    breads, pastries, cakes and cookies, in confections like the Middle
    Eastern HALVAH and in salads and other savory dishes. The seed is
    available packaged in supermarkets and can be found in bulk in Middle
    Eastern markets and health-food stores. Because of a high oil content,
    sesame seed turns rancid quickly. It can be stored airtight in a cool,
    dark place for up to 3 months, refrigerated up to 6 months or frozen up
    to a year.

    © Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD
    LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.

    Sheldon


    --
    Om.

    "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

  10. For anyone looking for halvah, I recommend www.halvah.biz. They will
    ship anywhere in the US. Halvah is wonderful stuff. I think it is the
    best use for sesame seeds.

  11. In article <[email hidden]>,

    jmcquown said:
    Sheldon said:
    OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things.
    To top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto
    the top of meat in the Hamilton grill.

    They just add a nice touch and texture to things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of
    bucks from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday
    to get more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d

    So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed
    the rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.

    These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as much
    as I want!

    Oh no you don't, not if as you claim you're attempting to lose
    weight... I don't think there is any other seed on the planet that
    contains more fat than sesame.


    (snippage)

    Quoted message said:

    Sheldon

    And uh oh, here we go again with allergy issues. Some people are severely
    allergic to sesame seeds and sesame oil.

    Jill

    I'm not...... ;-)

    But thanks for the warning.
    I'll be sure to ask any guests before using them for serving them.
    --
    Om.

    "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

  12. Sheldon said:
    jmcquown said:
    Sheldon said:

    OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
    > I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of
    > things. To top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even
    > sprinkle onto the top of meat in the Hamilton grill.
    >
    > They just add a nice touch and texture to things.
    >
    > I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of
    > bucks from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday
    > to get more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....
    >
    > for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d
    >
    > So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed
    > the rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.
    >
    > These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as
    > much as I want!

    Oh no you don't, not if as you claim you're attempting to lose
    weight... I don't think there is any other seed on the planet that
    contains more fat than sesame.

    And uh oh, here we go again with allergy issues.

    Huh? No one mentioned allergy issues... unless you're allergic to
    becoming fat.

    Sheldon

    I absolutely am allergic to becoming fat. Sorry you missed my poor attempt
    at a joke.

    Jill

  13. OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    jmcquown said:
    Sheldon said:

    OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
    > I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of
    > things. To top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even
    > sprinkle onto
    > the top of meat in the Hamilton grill.
    >
    > They just add a nice touch and texture to things.
    >
    > I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of
    > bucks from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday
    > to get more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....
    >
    > for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d
    >
    > So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed
    > the rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.
    >
    > These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as
    > much as I want!

    Oh no you don't, not if as you claim you're attempting to lose
    weight... I don't think there is any other seed on the planet that
    contains more fat than sesame.


    (snippage)

    Quoted message said:

    Sheldon

    And uh oh, here we go again with allergy issues. Some people are
    severely allergic to sesame seeds and sesame oil.

    Jill

    I'm not...... ;-)

    But thanks for the warning.
    I'll be sure to ask any guests before using them for serving them.

    Years ago, a large group of us went to one of those Japanese places where
    they stir-cook everything on the grill table right in front of you. She
    specificially told the chef no sesame oil or sesame seeds. He said he
    understood but when it came time to cook he poured out the sesame oil for
    what she'd ordered as he did to cook everyone elses meal. She caught it,
    thankfully. Sadly, she had to wait until everything else was cooked since
    we were a large group and by then the sesame oil was all over the cook-top.
    He thoroughly scrubbed clean the surface of the grill top before he could
    cook her meal (using corn oil).

    Jill

  14. OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things. To
    top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto the top
    of meat in the Hamilton grill.

    They just add a nice touch and texture to things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of bucks
    from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday to get
    more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d

    So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed the
    rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.

    These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as much as
    I want!

    Sesame makes a great seed butter, AKA tahini. Do you have
    a mortar and pestle?

    --
    Reg email: RegForte (at) (that free MS email service) (dot) com

  15. "Reg" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things. To
    top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto the top of
    meat in the Hamilton grill. They just add a nice touch and texture to
    things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of bucks
    from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday to get
    more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    I love sesame seeds - Here's a recipe for sesame salt -

    Gomashio (Sesame Salt)

    1 cup sesame seeds
    1 1/3 TBSP sea salt

    Wash seeds, place in frying pan and roast over low heat until golden -
    should be easily crushable.

    Remove, add sea salt and grind.

    High in calcium, iron & vitamins A&B; aids in digestion.
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    PS. I'm also enjoying miso : it's a nice change from the usual:

    Miso Dressing (I buy red miso at my local Asian store)
    3 TBSP. miso
    2 TBS rice vinegar
    2-3 TBSP water (I like oil better)
    parsley, grated onion..........

    Elaine

  16. In article <[email hidden]>,

    Quoted message said:

    For anyone looking for halvah, I recommend www.halvah.biz. They will
    ship anywhere in the US. Halvah is wonderful stuff. I think it is the
    best use for sesame seeds.

    What is Halvah?
    --
    Om.

    "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

  17. "OmManiPadmeOmelet" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things. To
    top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto the top
    of meat in the Hamilton grill.

    They just add a nice touch and texture to things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of bucks
    from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday to get
    more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    for $3.49. ;-) ;-D ;-d

    So now I'm just using that bag to refill my shaker can, and sealed the
    rest in a ziplock and put them into the chest freezer.

    These are gonna last awhile methinks, but now I can use them as much as
    I want!

    Cheers!
    --
    Om.

    "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack
    Nicholson

    and very high in calcium too!

  18. elaine said:

    "Reg" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

    Quoted message said:
    OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things. To
    top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto the top of
    meat in the Hamilton grill. They just add a nice touch and texture to
    things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of bucks
    from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday to get
    more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    I love sesame seeds - Here's a recipe for sesame salt -

    Gomashio (Sesame Salt)

    1 cup sesame seeds
    1 1/3 TBSP sea salt

    Wash seeds, place in frying pan and roast over low heat until golden -
    should be easily crushable.

    Remove, add sea salt and grind.

    Salty tahini... don't know about that one... I think it was okay as a
    "salad sprinkle" before you made it into paste. I've had sesame seed
    crackers, even pretzels, but the seeds are used whole and the salt is
    on the outside. So, you're just gonna leave me hanging, ain'tcha gonna
    say how to use your concoction... somehow I imagine massaging that
    Ginky Gomashio paste into Elaine's breasts and licking it off makes a
    nice aphrodaisiac. 😉

    Sheldon

  19. In article <[email hidden]>, "elaine" <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:

    "Reg" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of things. To
    top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto the top of
    meat in the Hamilton grill. They just add a nice touch and texture to
    things.

    I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of bucks
    from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday to get
    more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ------------------------
    I love sesame seeds - Here's a recipe for sesame salt -

    Gomashio (Sesame Salt)

    1 cup sesame seeds
    1 1/3 TBSP sea salt

    Wash seeds, place in frying pan and roast over low heat until golden -
    should be easily crushable.

    Remove, add sea salt and grind.

    High in calcium, iron & vitamins A&B; aids in digestion.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    -------------------------
    PS. I'm also enjoying miso : it's a nice change from the usual:

    Miso Dressing (I buy red miso at my local Asian store)
    3 TBSP. miso
    2 TBS rice vinegar
    2-3 TBSP water (I like oil better)
    parsley, grated onion..........

    Elaine

    Cool ideas, thanks!
    Is Miso made from Sesame seeds?

    I have some miso out in the 'frige.
    Am wondering how long it keeps as it's been out there for awhile.
    I've used some of it to make soup per the directions but there
    is still quite a bit left.

    When I bought these, I was perusing the store for more interesting stuff
    and I also found black sesame seeds! I did not buy them but I'm
    wondering if anyone knows anything about them???
    --
    Om.

    "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

  20. OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    Reg said:

    Sesame makes a great seed butter, AKA tahini. Do you have
    a mortar and pestle?

    Yes, I do.
    3 of them. ;-)

    1 small ceramic one,
    one glass one,
    and one marble one.

    The glass is the easiest one to keep clean.

    Do tell??????

    Grind the seeds into a paste with your largest M&P (I use
    a 35 pounder and it goes pretty quickly. I think you can also
    use a blender, priming it with a bit of neutral flavored
    oil, but I've not tried that).

    Use it in dressings, spreads, etc. Any recipe that has
    tahini in it, or other seed/nut butters for that matter.
    A lot of possibilities there. Here's a few recipes.

    Garbanzo Bean And Tahini Burgers

    Recipe By :n/a
    Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
    Categories : Sandwiches Vegetables

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
    -------- ------------ --------------------------------
    1 can garbanzo beans, chickpeas - (15 to 16 oz) -- rinsed, drained
    3 tablespoons minced red onion
    3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
    2 1/2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
    1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    1 large egg white
    1 tablespoon tahini
    2 garlic cloves -- peeled
    Salt -- to taste
    Freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
    1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
    1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    2 pita bread rounds -- warmed, and
    halved horizontally
    2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
    1 cup chopped tomatoes

    Using fork, coarsely mash 3/4 cup garbanzo beans in medium bowl. Mix in
    onion and next 3 ingredients. Puree remaining garbanzo beans, egg white,
    tahini and garlic in processor until almost smooth. Stir into mashed
    garbanzo bean mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into
    four 1/2-inch-thick patties. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and
    chill.)

    If grilling, spray grill rack with nonstick spray, then prepare
    barbecue (medium heat). If sautéing, spray large nonstick skillet
    with nonstick spray and heat over medium heat. Lightly spray patties
    on both sides with nonstick spray. Place patties on grill or in
    skillet and cook until golden brown and heated through, about
    three minutes per side.

    Meanwhile, mix yogurt, hot pepper sauce and cumin in small bowl.
    Place burgers in pita halves. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and yogurt.

    This recipe yields 4 servings.
    Per serving: calories, 242; total fat, 4 g; saturated fat, 0.5 g; cholesterol, 0.
    Source:
    "Bon Appétit, July 2000"

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    Tahini Bean Dip

    Recipe By :Jeff Smith
    Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
    Categories : * Greek Appetizers

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
    -------- ------------ --------------------------------
    31 ounces Garbanzo beans - (2 cans)
    1/4 cup Olive oil
    1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
    1/4 cup Coarsely-chopped yellow onion
    2 Garlic cloves -- chopped coarsely
    1 pinch Cayenne pepper
    1/2 cup Tahini
    Salt -- to taste

    Open both cans of garbanzos and drain the juice from one. Pour the
    contents of both cans into a food processor and all other ingredients.
    Process until very smooth. Serve as a dip for crackers, olives, pita
    bread, cucumber slices. This recipe makes about 4 cups of dip.

    Comments: This paste is common throughout the Middle East. This
    Greek version is a bit different from the Middle Eastern version in
    that it includes vinegar and cayenne pepper.

    Recipe Source:
    THE FRUGAL GOURMET by Jeff Smith
    From the 09-30-1992 issue - The Springfield Union-News

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