Rich, creamy and garlicky, this dip is packed with chickpeas, tahini, a squeeze of lime juice and just the right amount of spice.
Author:Kristen Olson
Prep Time:15 mins
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:6 Servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained, rinsed
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 medium ripe avocados, cored and peeled, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
Pita chips, bell pepper or cucumber slices, for serving
Instructions
In the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, olive oil, lime juice, tahini, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin and red pepper flakes, processor until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the avocados and pulse the mixture until desired texture.
Serve topped with cilantro, a drizzle of olive oil and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve with pita chips or cut veggies.