Creamy Chickpea Spread
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice ⓘ
- 1 large garlic clove, minced ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon olive oil ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt ⓘ
- 1 to 2 tablesoons water
- 1 teaspoon tahini ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground* ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- Extra-virgin olive oil (optional) ⓘ
- Pita bread triangles, pita chips, or assorted fresh vegetables ⓘ
Instructions
- Process first 11 ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Drizzle with olive oil, if desired. Serve with pita bread, pita chips, or vegetables.
- *1/4 teaspoon ground cumin may be substituted.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
797
kcal
40% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Sesame
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).