SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND CHICKPEA SPREAD

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Kind of a hummus, but so much more! I like it in a sandwich on rye bread or kamut bread with some cucumber slices and alfalfa sprouts... I call that the gourmet hippie sandwich.

Provided by Mad Maryno

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked chickpeas (if canned, drain and rinse them)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, juice of
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil (use the one that the tomatoes were packed in)
salt and pepper
10 leaves fresh basil, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 767.4, Carbohydrate 61.7, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 13.2

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