Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      can           (15 ounces) garbanzo beans
     1/2  cup           Sesame seed
   1      Clove         Garlic -- cut in half
   3      tablespoons   Lemon juice
     1/4  teaspoon      Salt
  16                    One-half-inch diagonal slice -- French bread
   2      tablespoons   Chopped fresh cilantro
     1/2  cup           Chopped bell pepper
     1/2  medium        Cucumber -- thinly sliced
   1      cup           Alfalfa sprouts

Preparation:

Throughout the Middle East, hummus, made from garbanzo beans, is common. Drain beans, reserving 1/3 cup liquid. Place reserved bean liquid, the sesame seed and garlic in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed, or process, until mixed. Add beans, lemon juice and salt. Cover and blend on high speed, or process, scraping sides, if necessary, until of uniform consistency.Spread about 2 tablespoons bean mixture on each slice bread. Sprinkle cilantro and bell pepper on 8 of the slices bread. Top with cucumber slices and alfalfa sprouts. Top with remaining slices bread.