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15-Minute Moroccan Chickpea Spread – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

15-Minute Moroccan Chickpea Spread

Transport your taste buds to Morocco with this incredibly vibrant and flavorful chickpea spread! In just 15 minutes, with zero cooking required, you can whip up a protein-packed dip that's bursting with the warmth of cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 84
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (440 ml) cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 carrot, peeled, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) sun-dried tomatoes, not in oil, rehydrated with liquid reserved
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 ml / 0 fl oz) ground cinnamon
  • Pinch cayenne, or to taste
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) tahini
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) sea salt
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 ml / 0 fl oz) freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) fresh mint
  • For an ultra-smooth, creamy texture, take a few extra minutes to peel the chickpeas before adding them to the food processor.
  • Use as a flavorful, protein-rich spread in sandwiches and wraps instead of mayonnaise for a healthy and zesty kick.

Method
 

  1. Combine : Add all *except* the cilantro and mint to a food processor. Pulse-blend until everything is finely chopped. The mixture will be quite thick at this stage.
  2. Adjust Consistency: With the processor running, slowly stream in the reserved water from rehydrating the sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) at a time, until the spread reaches your desired creamy consistency. You may need up to ½ cup / 120 ml. (4.1 fl oz) If you run out of tomato water, low-sodium vegetable broth or plain water works well.
  3. Add Fresh Herbs: Add the fresh cilantro and mint to the food processor.
  4. Blend for about 1 minute, or until the herbs are fully incorporated and the spread is smooth.
  5. Serve: Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 4g

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