Best Chickpea Spread Recipes

SHIRO (ETHIOPIAN CHICKPEA SPREAD)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and 2 teaspoons of the Spiced Butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger and berbere and whisk until combined. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and the mixture has thickened up slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Whisk in the chickpea flour, stirring briskly to avoid lumps; this will thicken quickly. Whisk in the tomatoes, 1 cup of water and the remaining 1 teaspoon Spiced Butter. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, adding more water as needed and stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened and the flour has cooked out, at least 10 minutes and up to 45 minutes for a stronger flavor. The shiro should have the consistency of thick buttermilk; it will thicken as it stands and cools. Season with salt and pepper and serve on injera if desired.
• Cut the butter into pieces and put in a saucepan with the cinnamon, garlic, ginger, rosemary, and turmeric. Turn the heat to low, let the butter melt, then simmer very gently (you don't want the milk solids to brown) for 30 minutes to infuse the flavors into the butter.
• Let the butter sit for 10 minutes until the milk solids settle at the bottom. Skim off any froth and pull out the cinnamon, garlic, ginger, and rosemary. Pour the butter into a large measuring cup--be careful to leave all the milk solids behind. Discard the solids. Then pour the butter into ice cube trays and freeze it. Once they're solid, you can put the butter cubes into plastic bags and keep them in the freezer for months.

SPICY HUMMUS: QUICK CHICKPEA SPREAD

Steps:

• 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!

SPICY HUMMUS: QUICK CHICKPEA SPREAD (RACHEL RAY)

Steps:

• 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.

CHICKPEA SANDWICH SPREAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the pickle relish, mayonnaise, pickle juice and mustard. Add one can of chickpeas; cover and process until smooth. Gradually add remaining can of chickpeas; blend until smooth., Transfer to a large bowl; stir in celery and carrot. Line pita bread with spinach leaves and tomato slices. Place about 1/2 cup chickpea mixture in each pita half.

HUMMUS BI TAHINA CHICKPEA SPREAD WITH SESAME SEED PASTE

Steps:

• In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini paste, and garlic.
• Process until smooth.
• With the machine running, add the olive oil, a little at a time.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon the humus in the center of a large platter.
• Drizzle the hummus with olive oil.
• Arrange the black olives and fresh pita bread around the hummus.

CHOCOLATE CHICKPEA HAZELNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts until they form a fine meal. Add the chickpeas and process until combined. Add the coconut sugar, cocoa powder, olive oil, vanilla and 1/4 cup water and process until smooth.

CHICKPEA SPREAD WITH SESAME SEED PASTE HUMMUS BI TAHINA

Steps:

• In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini paste, and garlic. Process until smooth. With the machine running, add 1/4 cup olive oil, a little at a time. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the hummus in the center of a large platter. Drizzle the hummus with olive oil. Arrange the black olives and fresh pita bread around the hummus. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/chickpea-spread-with-sesame-seed-paste-hummus-bi-tahina-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

CHICKPEA SPREAD

Steps:

• Brush the onion slices with a little olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper. On a hot griddle pan or in a cast-iron skillet, grill until tender and slightly char-marked.
• In a food processor, combine the grilled onion, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, shallots, basil, and cumin. Pulse into a chunky purée. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, then the lemon juice. The mixture should be quite smooth.
• Transfer to a large bowl and add the Chickpea Confit. Fold together to blend. Return to the food processor in batches, and purée until the mixture is smooth and thick. Season to taste with pepper and salt (if the sun-dried tomatoes are very salty, you may not need much). The texture is a matter of taste; if it is very thick, add a little more olive oil to yield a creamier result. Well covered, the spread will last for at least a week in the refrigerator.
• For two different textures, puree half the spread until very smooth and pale, and leave the other half chunky.
• If you refrigerate the spread overnight, you can return it to a nice creamy texture by rewhipping in the food processor (pulse on and off for 1 minute).
• The Wedge: Cut a small triangle of pita and smear with Chickpea Spread. Top with a pinch of crumbled feta and some sliced scallions, picked sprigs of parsley or dill, and a few slivers of olive.

CURRIED CHICKPEA SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, place the chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, curry powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt, and process until smooth.
• Add the cilantro and pulse a few times to combine.
• Transfer the curried chickpea spread to a bowl.
• Serve as a dip or spread for vegetables, crackers, pita crisps, or bread, or as a sandwich filling.

ITALIAN CHICKPEA SPREAD (HUMMUS)

Steps:

• Blend.
• Refrigerate.
• Enjoy!

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SPREAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add spinach, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the red-pepper flakes. Cover; raise heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring once, until spinach has wilted, about 4 minutes. Uncover; raise heat to high. Cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
• Pulse spinach mixture, tahini paste, remaining teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until slightly chunky.

CURRIED CHICKPEA DIP/SPREAD

Steps:

• Drain and rinse chickpeas and toss into a mixing bowl. Add yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil, and smash using a potato masher or the back of a mixing spoon. Add diced veggies and seasonings; taste and see if they are just right. If not, add a bit more. To serve, tuck into a whole-grain pita, wrap in a small, whole-grain tortilla, scoop onto a bed of leafy greens, or dip into with some whole-grain crackers

CHICKPEA, MINT, AND PARSLEY SPREAD

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add chickpeas, and cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool 15 minutes.
• Add chickpea mixture, mint, parsley, lemon juice, and salt to a food processor, season with pepper, and puree. With machine running, add remaining 1/4 cup oil in a slow, steady stream, mixing until emulsified. Transfer to a serving bowl, and drizzle with oil. Serve with pitas.

CHOCOLATE CHICKPEA SPREAD

Steps:

• As with all hummus, this spread couldn't be easier; Just throw everything but the water into your food processor or blender, and thoroughly puree, scraping down the sides of the bowl to get everything incorporated as needed. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the water, until you reach your desired consistency. Spread at will!

CHICKPEA, ROASTED PEPPER AND ROSEMARY SPREAD WITH FLAT BREADS, GRAPE TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI DISCS

Steps:

• Combine chickpeas, roasted red pepper, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper in a food processor. Turn the processor on and stream in 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Remove smooth spread to a serving bowl and surround with flat breads, grape tomatoes, and zucchini disks.

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SPREAD

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chickpeas and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the spinach, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the red pepper flakes. Cover; raise heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring once, until the spinach has wilted, about 4 minutes. Uncover; raise heat to high. Cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
• Pulse the spinach mixture, tahini, remaining teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until slightly chunky. The spread can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 days.
• Fit to Eat Recipe
• Per serving (1/2 cup)
• Calories: 208
• Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Carbohydrate: 31g
• Sodium: 557mg
• Protein: 9g
• Fiber: 7g

HAZELNUT-CHICKPEA-CHOCOLATE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts until they form a fine meal. Add the chickpeas and process until combined. Add the coconut sugar, cocoa powder, oil, vanilla and 1/4 cup water and process until smooth.
• Serve the spread with strawberries, pretzels and/or graham crackers.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND CHICKPEA SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas. You don't want purée. You still want chunks, don't you?.
• Add the rest of ingredients.
• Mix well.
• Put in the refrigerator and let sit for a couple of hours, to let the flavors combine.
• Use as you would use hummus, or use it as a sandwich spread.

CHICKPEA, MINT, AND PARSLEY SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Heat 1/4 c. oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add chickpeas, and cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool 15 minutes. 2. Add chickpea mixture, mint, parsley, lemon juice, and salt to a food processor, season with pepper, and puree. With machine running, add remaining 1/4 c. oil in a slow, steady stream, mixing until emulsified. (Spread can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.) Transfer to a serving bowl, and drizzle with oil. Serve with pitas.

CHICKPEA SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Brush the onion slices with a little olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper. On a hot griddle pan or in a cast-iron skillet, grill until tender and slightly char-marked.
• 2. In a food processor, combine the grilled onion, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, shallots, basil, and cumin. Pulse into a chunky puree. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, then the lemon juice. The mixture should be quite smooth.
• 3. Transfer to a large bowl and add the Chickpea confit. Fold together to blend. Return to the food processor in batches, and purée until the mixture is smooth and thick. Season to taste with pepper and salt (if the sun-dried tomatoes are very salty, you may not need much). The texture is a matter of taste; if it is very thick, add a little more olive oil to yield a creamier result. Well covered, the spread will last for at least a week in the refrigerator.
• 4. For two different textures, puree half the spread until very smooth and pale, and leave the other half chunky.
• 5. If you refrigerate the spread overnight, you can return it to a nice creamy texture by rewhipping in the food processor (pulse on and off for 1 minute).
• 6. The Wedge: Cut a small triangle of pita and smear with Chickpea Spread. Top with a pinch of crumbled feta and some sliced scallions, picked sprigs of parsley or dill, and a few slivers of olive.