Broccoli Chickpea Puree

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Ingredients

  • 12 lb broccoli floret
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 15 12 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed or 1 12 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 12-1 teaspoon ground cumin (to taste)
  • 2 -4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
  • 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Steam the broccoli for five minutes until tender but still bright.
  2. Refresh with cold water and drain on paper towels.
  3. Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and drop in the garlic.
  4. When the garlic is minced and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down the bowl.
  5. Add the broccoli, chickpeas and cumin, and process to a coarse puree.
  6. Turn off the machine, and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  7. Turn on the machine again, and pour in the lemon juice and olive oil with the machine running.
  8. Process until smooth.
  9. Add the tahini and salt to taste, and blend well.
  10. Serve with bread, croutons or pita, or as a dip with vegetables.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

589 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.8g 26% DV
Total Fat 49.5g 63% DV
Carbs 31.7g 12% DV
Fiber 7.2g 26% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9921.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 617mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 2mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 291.8mg 22% DV
Iron 19.4mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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