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Ultra Creamy Chickpea Dip

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Chickpeas 15-oz can, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup Tahini High quality, well stirred
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin For flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Fine sea salt
  • 3 tbsp Ice water For consistency
  • 1 pinch Paprika For garnish
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • 2 pieces Pita bread Warm or toasted, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Combine tahini and fresh lemon juice in a food processor. Process for 1 minute until whipped and smooth.
  • Add the minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, cumin, and salt to the whipped tahini. Process for another 30 seconds.
  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add half of the chickpeas to the food processor and blend for 1 minute. Scrape the bowl, add the remaining chickpeas, and blend until thick and quite smooth.
  • With the food processor running, slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture reaches your desired ultra-creamy consistency.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle generously with additional olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika, sumac, and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with warm pita bread or toasted bread.