Spicy Hummus: Quick Chickpea Spread

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas - (14 1/2 oz) drained
• 2 tablespoons tahini sesame paste - (rounded) (found in both dairy and dry specialty foods sections)
• A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 garlic clove crushed
• Coarse salt to taste
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• Pita breads grilled, and cut into wedges for dipping

Preparation

Step 1

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.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Tidbit: this is a fantastic dish to take to a pot luck or block party -- it's always a hit!