SPICED CHICKPEA SAUCE

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Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spice     Chickpea     Healthy     Potluck     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (19-ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, divided
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 black peppercorns
3 whole allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Accompaniment: 1 pound penne, cooked and drained, reserving 1 cup cooking water; lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Purée half of chickpeas with oil, spices, oregano, sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until almost smooth.
  • Transfer purée to a large bowl and stir in remaining chickpeas, onion, and herbs.
  • Toss hot penne with sauce. Thin with some of cooking water.

Beccaria Jack
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This sauce is a great way to add some variety to your weekly meal rotation. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Zehra Rizvi
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This sauce is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. My kids love it and they don't even realize they're eating chickpeas.


OFFER BH
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I'm always looking for new vegan recipes, and this sauce is a great addition to my repertoire. It's so flavorful and versatile.


dulal 987
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This sauce is a great way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. I love it on tacos, burritos, and even grilled cheese sandwiches.


Lewis
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This sauce is a great make-ahead option. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then freeze it in individual portions. That way, I always have a healthy and delicious meal on hand when I need it.


Playas Only
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I love that this sauce is made with simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Robin Holmes
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I always have a can or two in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Miracle Makane
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I'm not a vegan, but I'm always looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based meals into my diet. This sauce is a great option because it's packed with protein and flavor.


Danis iqbal
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This sauce is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it on roasted carrots and broccoli.


Diane Pollard
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I'm always looking for new ways to use chickpeas, and this sauce is a great option. It's healthy, delicious, and so easy to make.


Yacine Mansour
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This sauce is perfect for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then use it throughout the week on salads, sandwiches, and wraps.


nathan kallen
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I loved the simplicity of this recipe. It was so easy to make and the results were delicious.


Tuli Rani nath
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This sauce was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of additional seasonings to make it flavorful enough.


Mfuneko Ntsiye
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Meh.


Kwanele Tafane
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile, I've used it as a dip for vegetables, a sauce for chicken, and even as a pasta sauce.


Vidal Kalim
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably cut back on the cayenne pepper next time.


VICTOR HOLMES
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I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but this sauce changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.


Xabiso Baleka
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Easy to make and incredibly flavorful. Will definitely be making this again!


Jaskaran Gill
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This spiced chickpea sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were so rich and complex, with a perfect balance of spices. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.