Chickpea Spread

Name: Chickpea Spread
Ingredients: 2 c. fresh chickpeas or use canned chickpeas; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 to 3/4 c. vegetable oil; 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped parsley or mint

6 ingredients

21 steps

Ingredients

2 c. fresh chickpeas or use canned chickpeas
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 to 3/4 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped parsley or mint

Directions

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In
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using
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canned chickpeas, drain and rinse under cold running
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water until water runs clear.
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Spread on paper towels and pat
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dry. Freshly
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cooked chickpeas need only be drained and cooled.
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In
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blender,
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place chickpeas, salt, garlic, 1/2 cup
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oil and 1/4 cup lemon juice.
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Blend at high speed for 10 seconds. Stop
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and
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scrape
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down
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sides
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with rubber spatula. Blend again at high speed, adding as much oil as you need to prevent blender from clogging.
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The finished mixture should be a very smooth puree, just thick
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enough to hold its shape in a spoon.
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Taste for seasoning. Add
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more salt or lemon juice if you like.