Best 9 Chickpea Spread Recipes

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Chickpea spread, also known as hummus, is a delicious and versatile dip or spread made from cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Chickpea spread is a popular dish in the Middle East, and it has become increasingly popular in other parts of the world due to its creamy texture, rich flavor, and nutritional value. This simple yet flavorful spread can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or as a main course ingredient in various dishes.

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CHICKPEA SANDWICH SPREAD



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Trish Quinn of Cheyenne, Wyoming came up with this spread as an alternative to lunch meat. "The pickle juice gives this hummus-like mixture added flavor without fat," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup dill pickle relish
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup dill pickle juice
1 tablespoon honey Dijon mustard
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup shredded carrot
7 whole wheat pita pocket halves
2 cups fresh torn spinach
7 tomato slices, halved

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the pickle relish, mayonnaise, pickle juice and mustard. Add one can of chickpeas; cover and process until smooth. Gradually add remaining can of chickpeas; blend until smooth., Transfer to a large bowl; stir in celery and carrot. Line pita bread with spinach leaves and tomato slices. Place about 1/2 cup chickpea mixture in each pita half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKPEA SPREAD



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Provided by Michael Psilakis

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Garlic     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Basil     Chickpea     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Makes 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 Spanish or sweet onion, thickly sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
40 large, plump sun-dried tomatoes (about 2 cups)
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2 large shallots, thickly sliced
8 leaves basil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablepoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups Chickpea Confit , drained

Steps:

  • Brush the onion slices with a little olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper. On a hot griddle pan or in a cast-iron skillet, grill until tender and slightly char-marked.
  • In a food processor, combine the grilled onion, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, shallots, basil, and cumin. Pulse into a chunky purée. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, then the lemon juice. The mixture should be quite smooth.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and add the Chickpea Confit. Fold together to blend. Return to the food processor in batches, and purée until the mixture is smooth and thick. Season to taste with pepper and salt (if the sun-dried tomatoes are very salty, you may not need much). The texture is a matter of taste; if it is very thick, add a little more olive oil to yield a creamier result. Well covered, the spread will last for at least a week in the refrigerator.
  • For two different textures, puree half the spread until very smooth and pale, and leave the other half chunky.
  • If you refrigerate the spread overnight, you can return it to a nice creamy texture by rewhipping in the food processor (pulse on and off for 1 minute).
  • The Wedge: Cut a small triangle of pita and smear with Chickpea Spread. Top with a pinch of crumbled feta and some sliced scallions, picked sprigs of parsley or dill, and a few slivers of olive.

CHICKPEA, MINT, AND PARSLEY SPREAD



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Fresh herbs and vegetables are the focal point of this Greek-inspired meal that includes chickpea spread on pita.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
4 small garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 to 4 warmed pitas, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add chickpeas, and cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool 15 minutes.
  • Add chickpea mixture, mint, parsley, lemon juice, and salt to a food processor, season with pepper, and puree. With machine running, add remaining 1/4 cup oil in a slow, steady stream, mixing until emulsified. Transfer to a serving bowl, and drizzle with oil. Serve with pitas.

CURRIED CHICKPEA SPREAD



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Make and share this Curried Chickpea Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mermaidmagic

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed,and drained
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a food processor, place the chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, curry powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt, and process until smooth.
  • Add the cilantro and pulse a few times to combine.
  • Transfer the curried chickpea spread to a bowl.
  • Serve as a dip or spread for vegetables, crackers, pita crisps, or bread, or as a sandwich filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 928.5, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 10.7

SPICY HUMMUS: QUICK CHICKPEA SPREAD (RACHEL RAY)



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This got many rave reviews on the other site. However, most said it was too thick. So some added about half the liquid from the canned chick peas, a little more olive oil and more lemon juice. I think some roasted red pepper would be good. Good basic recipe that you can adjust to taste, for our tastes I will most likely add more of the seasonings, and add a dash of cayenne too. From Food Network. Posted for ZWT6.

Provided by Scoutie

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
2 tablespoons tahini sesame paste
extra-virgin olive oil, a drizzle
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 garlic clove, crushed
coarse salt, to taste
1/2 lemon, juiced
pita bread, grilled and cut into wedges for dipping

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.7, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 309, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.5

CHOCOLATE CHICKPEA HAZELNUT SPREAD



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup hazelnuts
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup olive oil or coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts until they form a fine meal. Add the chickpeas and process until combined. Add the coconut sugar, cocoa powder, olive oil, vanilla and 1/4 cup water and process until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 32 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SPREAD



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Make a nutritious lunch by spooning this chunky hummuslike spread into whole-wheat pita halves and layering with tomato slices. Or, for a cocktail-hour snack, dab a small amount on cherry-tomato halves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
10 ounces spinach, trimmed
Coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
2 teaspoons tahini paste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add spinach, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the red-pepper flakes. Cover; raise heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring once, until spinach has wilted, about 4 minutes. Uncover; raise heat to high. Cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
  • Pulse spinach mixture, tahini paste, remaining teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until slightly chunky.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, Sodium 557 g

CHICKPEA SPREAD WITH SESAME SEED PASTE HUMMUS BI TAHINA



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Categories     Bean

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons tahini paste
1 tablespoon garlic
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more, for drizzling
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup kalamata olives, pitted
Fresh pita bread
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/chickpea-spread-with-sesame-seed-paste-hummus-bi-tahina-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

Steps:

  • In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini paste, and garlic. Process until smooth. With the machine running, add 1/4 cup olive oil, a little at a time. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the hummus in the center of a large platter. Drizzle the hummus with olive oil. Arrange the black olives and fresh pita bread around the hummus. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/chickpea-spread-with-sesame-seed-paste-hummus-bi-tahina-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

ITALIAN CHICKPEA SPREAD (HUMMUS)



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Make and share this Italian Chickpea Spread (Hummus) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Harrys Girl

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup roasted red pepper
1 -4 garlic clove
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Blend.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 140.8, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Use dried chickpeas: Dried chickpeas are more economical and have a better flavor than canned chickpeas. If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight before cooking.
  • Cook the chickpeas until they are very soft: This will make them easier to mash and will result in a smoother spread.
  • Use a food processor or blender: This is the easiest way to achieve a smooth and creamy spread.
  • Add your favorite seasonings: Garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and cumin are all popular additions to chickpea spread. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to create a spread that suits your taste.
  • Serve chickpea spread with your favorite dippers: Pita bread, crackers, and vegetables are all great options.

Conclusion:

Chickpea spread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, making it a healthy and satisfying choice. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, chickpea spread is a great recipe for busy weeknights or for entertaining guests.

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