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5-Minute Creamy Chickpea Dip

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz Canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup Tahini well stirred
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil plus more for garnish
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin for depth of flavor
  • 1 pinch Paprika for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 4 pieces Pita bread warmed, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Add the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, and ground cumin to a food processor.
  • Puree the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until completely smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.
  • If the dip is too thick, blend in 1 to 2 tablespoons of warm water until your desired consistency is reached.
  • Transfer the pureed dip to a serving bowl, drizzle generously with additional olive oil, and garnish with a pinch of paprika and fresh parsley.
  • Serve immediately with warm pita bread.