Spicy Hummus: Quick Chickpea Spread
1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
2 rounded tablespoons tahini sesame paste, found in both dairy and dry
specialty foods sections
A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground cumin
1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground coriander
1 clove garlic, crushed
Coarse salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
Pita breads, grilled and cut into wedges for dipping
Combine beans, tahini, oil, pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, garlic,
salt, and lemon juice in food processor bowl and grind into a smooth
paste. Transfer to a small dip dish and surround spread with warm pita
wedges. This recipe makes a great appetizer, or anytime snack.
Tidbit: this is a fantastic dish to take to a pot luck or block party
-- it's always a hit!
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