MEDITERRANEAN WALNUT SPREAD

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The chickpeas and walnuts make this a delicious alternative to chips and dip. Recipe is taken from B & H Prize Winning Recipes. Serve this spread on toasted baguette slices or pita slices.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 20 baguettes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained (reserve liquid)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, lightly packed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Drain garbanzo beans, reserving the liquid. In a blender or food processor bowl combine beans and 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid, the walnuts, basil leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover and blend until nearly smooth (scrap down sides and add additional reserved liquid if mixture appears stiff).
  • Serve on toasted baguette slices or pita slices. Store, covered, in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Makes about 20 (1 tablespoon) servings.

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