Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

garlic clove

chopped

0.25 cup

parsley

chopped

400 g

canned chick-peas

0.25 cup

lemon juice

8 tsp

tahini paste

0.25 tsp

salt

0.13 tsp

Tabasco sauce

Step 1
~2 min

Finely chop the garlic and parsley.

Step 2
~2 min

Place the chopped garlic and parsley in a blender or food processor.

Step 3
~2 min

Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini paste, salt, and Tabasco sauce to the blender.

Step 4
~2 min

Process all ingredients until very smooth, about 1 minute.

Step 5
~2 min

Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure even mixing.

Step 6
~2 min

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.

Step 7
~2 min

Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 8
~2 min

Place the bowl in the center of a large platter.

Step 9
~2 min

Arrange prepared vegetables, pita wedges, and pretzels around the dip on the platter.

Step 10
~2 min

Serve chilled.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to your preferred level of spiciness.

For a smoother dip, peel the chickpeas before blending.

Add a drizzle of olive oil on top before serving for added richness.

Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or chopped parsley for visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (Garlic)
Noise Level
Moderate (Blender)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, pita bread, and pretzels.

Serve as part of a mezze platter with other Mediterranean dips and appetizers.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Falafel
Hummus
Baba Ghanoush
Tabbouleh

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Morocco

Cultural Significance

Commonly served as part of a mezze platter.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ramadan
Eid al-Adha
Weddings

Occasion Tags

Party
Gathering
Potluck
Snack
Appetizer

Popularity Score

75/100

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