Sunday, April 17, 2011

Spicy Hummus: Quick Chickpea Spread


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Spicy Hummus: Quick Chickpea Spread Recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make Spicy Hummus: Quick Chickpea Spread.

Prep Time: 5 min | Level: Easy | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
2 rounded tablespoons tahini sesame paste, found in both dairy and dry specialty foods sections
A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground cumin
1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground coriander
1 clove garlic, crushed
Coarse salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
Pita breads, grilled and cut into wedges for dipping

Directions

Combine beans, tahini, oil, pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, garlic, salt, and lemon juice in food processor bowl and grind into a smooth paste. Transfer to a small dip dish and surround spread with warm pita wedges. This recipe makes a great appetizer, or anytime snack.

Tidbit: this is a fantastic dish to take to a pot luck or block party -- it's always a hit!

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Show: 30 Minute Meals - Episode: Curry in a Hurry

More Middle Eastern Recipes:

Babaganoush
Chunky Vegetable Hummus Spread
Hummus Salad Plate
Reduced-fat Hummus
Hummus without Tahini
Moroccan Whole Chickpea Hummus

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