Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)
• 2 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped (green onions)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped to garnish or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, to garnish