Appetizers

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2-1/2 to 3 cups

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2-1/2 to 3 cups

Serve this brightly flavored dip with warm pita for a satisfying snack.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 43 (41% from fat)
carb. 5g
pro. 1g
fat 2g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg
sod. 138mg
calc. 11mg
fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 1¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 2 cans (15.5oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for serving
  • 2 tablespoon tahini
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¹∕8 teaspoon paprika, optional
  • pinch za'atar, optional

Preparation

  1. Put the parsley, salt, lemon zest and garlic into the large work bowl fitted with the large chopping blade. Pulse to roughly chop, about 5 to 6 times. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add remaining ingredients and process on High until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve, drizzled with the extra tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkled with paprika and za'atar, if using.