Cook The Book: Israeli Workingman'S Lunch

• 2 pitas (preferably the thick Israeli kind)
• 4 tablespoons Israeli Hummus (recipe follows), or fresh, store-bought hummus
• Olive oil
• Green Eggs (recipe follows)
• Katan Katan (recipe follows)
• Israeli Hummus
• 2 cups small dried chickpeas
• 8 cups water
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
• Salt
• 1 cup tahini paste, plus 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh-cracked black pepper
• 2 Persian cucumbers, finely diced
• 1 ripe tomato, finely diced
• 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
• 4 parsley sprigs, chopped
• 4 mint sprigs, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 8 to 10 parsley sprigs (about 1/4 bunch), stems removed and chopped
• 4 mint sprigs, stems removed and chopped
• 4 cilantro sprigs, stems removed and chopped
• 4 dill sprigs, stems removed and chopped
• 4 tarragon sprigs, stems removed and chopped
• 4 chive sprigs, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 eggs, whisked lightly
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• Salt and pepper

1. Soak the chickpeas in the water overnight. Drain the water. Place the chickpeas in a pot, and cover with more water. Add the garlic, baking soda, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat down, and simmer until the chickpeas are very soft, about 1 hour.
2. Puree the cooked chickpeas in a blender or food processor, adding water as needed until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a separate bowl, mix the tahini paste with water until the paste turns white and the water is incorporated. Season the tahini with the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Add the tahini mixture to hummus, mixing well. Adjust the seasoning, and allow to cool before using or serving.
3. Toss the vegetables and herbs in a large mixing bowl. Dress salad with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Combine the herbs. Place the olive oil in a skillet. Heat until hot, but not smoking. Add the eggs. As they begin to set, turn off the heat. Add the herbs and lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Place each pita on a plate. To each, add a large dollop, or about 2 tablespoons, of hummus. Drizzle with olive oil, to taste. Add equal portions of the Green Eggs and the Katan Katan.

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Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/07/israeli-workingmans-lunch-recipe.html (may not work)