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Spicy Hummus: Quick Chickpea Spread
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Show:  30 Minute Meals
Episode:  Curry in a Hurry
Spicy Hummus: Quick Chickpea Spread
1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
2 rounded tablespoons tahini sesame paste, found in both dairy and dry specialty foods sections
A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground cumin
1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground coriander
1 clove garlic, crushed
Coarse salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
Pita breads, grilled and cut into wedges for dipping

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.

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

Other Recipes from this Episode
Eggplant Curry with Toasted Almonds
Lychee Nuts and Pineapple Chunks with Mango Sorbet

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

  Rachael Ray
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