Chickpea Sesame Dip

Name: Chickpea Sesame Dip
Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) can drained chickpeas (reserve the liquid); 4 cloves garlic, chopped coarse; 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste; 1/4 c. lemon juice or to taste; 1/2 c. sesame paste (be sure to stir this stuff before you use it because it will separate into its parts); 2 Tbsp. minced parsley

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can drained chickpeas (reserve the liquid)
4 cloves garlic, chopped coarse
1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
1/4 c. lemon juice or to taste
1/2 c. sesame paste (be sure to stir this stuff before you use it because it will separate into its parts)
2 Tbsp. minced parsley

Directions

1

In food processor, puree chickpeas, 1/4 cup reserved liquid, the garlic, salt and lemon juice.
2

Add sesame paste; whirl or stir until smooth and creamy, adding more liquid, salt and lemon juice if needed.
3

Refrigerate, covered, at least overnight to develop flavors.
4

To serve, mound in shallow bowl; sprinkle with parsley. Makes about 2 cups.