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Ingredients

  • 2 cups drained, cooked chickpeas
  • 1 heaping tablespoon tahini
  • juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 - 2 ice cubes
  • 1/4 or so of good olive oil + more for drizzling (or vegetable stock for oil free)
  • dried oregano, paprika, or chopped fresh parsley for serving
  • salt and pepper for serving, optional

This is the appetizer I make pretty much any time I’m going to a little gathering or having friends over. It’s an easy one to make last minute and really, everyone loves it! It’s creamy, savory, versatile, high in protein and fiber, gluten free, and goes with anything. Though I usually have a lot of cooked beans on hand that I make from scratch; it’s always a good idea to have several cans of beans, particularly chick peas, on hand. Enjoy!

Directions

Add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, ice cube (one at a time if needed), and olive oil to a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add more of any of the ingredients as needed. Sprinkle with a little dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste. You can also garnish with some chopped parsley. Serve with fresh veggies, pita, crackers, or bread.