TGIF in a major, major way. Anyone else?
I am in a bad place mentally where I just want to be on vacation. Like every single day. You know when you are just over everything? All I want to do is putter in the garden and nap- what a blast, huh?! Thank goodness it is at least full-on spring- I LIKE that quite a lot. It’s going to be 80 this weekend and I am going to soak up every moment!
It is also happens to be my sisters birthday, mothers day and most importantly my two little girls have their opening performance (plus another) of their fantastical musical “The Little Mermaid”! SO cute.
OK, onto the food. I wanted to share this dip because I feel like most of you are going to have crowds to dinner on Sunday (yes? No?) and I love to have appetizers out, or bring an appetizer when I go to one of my family members houses. For one thing, it is polite and helpful, but I also like knowing that there is something I can eat no matter what that is healthy (and for us, allergen free!) This Asian Chickpea Dip is the most interesting spin on the kind of dip that I have had in a very long time. Maybe ever. It is seriously delicious and so incredibly flavorful. I serve it with lots of fresh cut veggies- but it would also be fantastic with rice crackers. Enjoy!
Recipe: Asian Chickpea Dip
Ingredients
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 serrano peppers
- 3 inch ginger chunk, peeled and chopped
- 1 lemongrass stalk, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine everything and pulse on high until smooth.
- Season to taste with kosher salt and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with fresh sliced vegetables
Preparation time: 10 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 12
What a lovely Mother’s Day you will have celebrating all those wonderful things. And this is killer. I want it now!
Thanks Jocelyn!!
I like the look of the above recipe but I live in UK and don’t know what some of the ingredients are
Green onions
Serrano peppers
Garbanzo beans
Please help.
Sue X
Sue- I hope this helps!
Green onions=Scallions
Serrano peppers=spicy green peppers (jalapeno would work)
Garbanzo beans= Chickpeas
I like the sound of an Asian themed chickpea dip!
Thanks Kevin!
Have a great Mother’s Day! Sounds like yours is going to be filled with lots of fun. And the dip – yes, please!
Happy Mthers Day to you too Naomi! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
So creamy! And I love all the Asian flavors. Plus, it PRETTY, always a plus.
I am drooling Heather! This looks fantastic!!
I can’t wait to make this for summer parties!
I love these Asian flavors! It’s time to break out my new Cuisinart and give this a whirl :).
Oh girl….must make this dip when I get home from travels. Love the styling too!
this looks amazing!!! yumm
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Girrrrl, I am so with you on wanting vacation!! But dip will totally do for now. This chickpea dip looks so yummy!
I am going to try this recipe, but what are the names of flowers and leaves you garnished this dip with? So beautiful … I want to impress family and friends when I serve it!
I love to use fresh chives blossoms Carol, but pansies and marigolds are also easy this time of year!
I’ve got some pita chips that I want to dip right into that bowl!!