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Ingredients
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- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas (NOT drained)
- 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 stalk green onion, trimmed and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped before measuring)
- 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh parsley (roughly chopped before measuring)
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice (1 large lemon yields ~3 Tbsp juice)
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- Chili oil or chili crisp (for garnish)
- Sliced veggies (for serving)
- Flatbread (gluten-free as needed)
- Almond flour crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Microwave or simmer chickpeas and garlic for 4-5 minutes.
- Blend green onion, basil, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and water until smooth.
- Add chickpeas, garlic, tahini, and sea salt to the blender and blend until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve with chili oil garnish and snacks.
Notes
Fresh herbs enhance flavor; don’t skip them!
Store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.
Flavors improve after resting overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0