Garlic Garbanzo Dip
Creamy, flavorful, and ready in just 10 minutes, this Garlic Garbanzo Dip is a must-try for fans of quick and healthy appetizers. With its velvety blend of protein-packed chickpeas, nutty tahini, fresh lemon juice, and a kick of garlic and cumin, this homemade dip delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort. Perfect for a crowd or weekday snacking, it pairs beautifully with crisp veggies, warm pita bread, or crunchy crackers. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of smoky paprika make this dip as visually appealing as it is delicious. Gluten-free, vegan, and made with pantry staples, this versatile recipe is a go-to for effortless entertaining or a quick, nutritious treat.
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Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 2 whole garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoons olive oil (for drizzling, optional)
Directions
Step 1
1. Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas into the bowl of a food processor.
Step 2
2. Add the garlic cloves, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water to the food processor.
Step 3
3. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Add an additional tablespoon of water if the dip is too thick.
Step 4
4. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as desired.
Step 5
5. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top, if desired.
Step 6
6. Sprinkle with paprika for garnish and serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (573.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1319.3 |
| Total Fat 74.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1948.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 128.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.8g | |
| Protein 45.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 372.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1470.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories