Lemony Garbanzo Spread Recipe - Cooking Index
Lemony Garbanzo Spread Recipe - Cooking Index
This traditional Mediterranean garbanzo bean puree has added zest to centuries of bread eating and enjoyment. You may also enjoy it as a dip for crisp vegetables.
Cuisine: Italian| 15 oz | 426g | Garbanzo beans - (1 can) - rinsed, drained |
| 2 | Garlic cloves | |
| 1 | Green onion - cut into 1" pieces | |
| 2 tablespoons | 30ml | Fresh lemon juice |
| 1 tablespoon | 15ml | Extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1/4 teaspoon | 1.3ml | Salt |
| 1/8 teaspoon | 0.6ml | Freshly-ground black pepper |
| 2 tablespoons | 30ml | Plain yogurt |
Process all the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. The spread will keep for several days in the refrigerator.
This recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups of spread.
Cooks Tip: Spice up this basic spread by adding your favorite spice or herb. Cumin or curry adds wonderful flavor. Add chopped fresh herbs for a great herbal spread.
Source:
NICK STELLINO'S GLORIOUS ITALIAN COOKING by Nick Stellino (c) 1996 - G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, NY - 245 pages - $24.95 - As reprinted in the Mar/Apr, 1997 issue of Cookbook Digest
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