Garlic Garbanzo Dip
Creamy, flavorful, and ready in just 10 minutes, this Garlic Garbanzo Dip is a must-try for fans of quick and healthy appetizers. With its velvety blend of protein-packed chickpeas, nutty tahini, fresh lemon juice, and a kick of garlic and cumin, this homemade dip delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort. Perfect for a crowd or weekday snacking, it pairs beautifully with crisp veggies, warm pita bread, or crunchy crackers. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of smoky paprika make this dip as visually appealing as it is delicious. Gluten-free, vegan, and made with pantry staples, this versatile recipe is a go-to for effortless entertaining or a quick, nutritious treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 2 whole garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoons olive oil (for drizzling, optional)
Instructions
1. Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas into the bowl of a food processor.
2. Add the garlic cloves, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water to the food processor.
3. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Add an additional tablespoon of water if the dip is too thick.
4. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as desired.
5. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top, if desired.
6. Sprinkle with paprika for garnish and serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.2 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1948 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.2 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.1 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1470 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
