A smooth Levantine chickpea dip blended with tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and a little cooking liquid for a silky mezze bowl.
15 min prep 5 min cook
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Warm the boiled chickpeas in hot water with baking soda for 5 minutes, then drain.
Put the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and half of the cold water in a food processor.
Blend for 3 minutes until smooth, adding the remaining cold water gradually if needed.
Add half of the olive oil and mix for 30 more seconds.
Transfer the chickpea puree to a shallow plate and make a hollow in the center with a spoon.
Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, red pepper flakes, and sumac, then serve.
💡 Tip: If using canned chickpeas, warm them for 5 minutes in baking-soda water; the skins loosen and a home food processor gives a silkier result.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Top with olive oil, red pepper flakes, and sumac, then serve on a mezze plate with warm lavash if desired.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~230
kcal calories
8
g protein
22
g carbs
14
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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