Name: Chick-Pea, Garlic, and Parsley Dip
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: a 19-ounce can chick-peas, rinsed and drained (about 2 cups); 2 garlic cloves, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Accompaniment: toasted pita wedges or toasted French bread slices

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

a 19-ounce can chick-peas, rinsed and drained (about 2 cups)

2 garlic cloves, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry

1/4 cup water

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Accompaniment: toasted pita wedges or toasted French bread slices

Preparation

In a food processor blend all ingredients except oil until smooth. With motor running add oil in a slow stream. Season dip with salt. Serve dip with toasts.

TagsDip Chickpea Bean and Legume Vegetable Garlic Root Vegetable Parsley Herbs & Spices Starter Snack Dinner Lunch Dairy Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian Easy No-Cook Food Processor Gourmet

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