CHICKPEA-POTATO DIP

Chickpea-Potato Dip image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings (3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large all-purpose potato, scrubbed
Kosher salt
5 cloves garlic
One 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
1 large cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
Half an 18-ounce bag of pita chips (about 3 cups)

Steps:

Put the potato in a medium saucepan, add enough water to cover and salt generously. Bring to a simmer, then cook until fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for 2 minutes, then drain. When the potato is cool enough to handle, remove and discard the skin and cut the potato into chunks.
Transfer the cooked potato and garlic to a food processor. Add the chickpeas, oil, 1/2 cup cold water, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Process, scraping down the bowl a few times, until the mixture becomes a creamy puree. Transfer the dip (serve at room temperature or chilled) to a serving vessel, drizzle oil over the top and sprinkle with pepper flakes and parsley. (The dip can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.) Serve with cucumber rounds and pita chips for dipping.