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Spicy Hummus: Quick Chickpea Spread

Courses: Dips and Spreads, Snacks, Starters and appetizers
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Chickpeas - (14 1/2 oz) - drained
2 tablespoons 30mlTahini sesame paste - (rounded)
  = (found in both dairy and
  Dry specialty foods sections)
  A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlCrushed pepper flakes
1 teaspoon 5mlGround cumin
1 teaspoon 5mlGround coriander
1   Garlic clove - crushed
  Coarse salt - to taste
1/2   Lemon - juiced
  Pita breads - grilled, and
  Cut into wedges for dipping

Recipe Instructions

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.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

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

Source:
30 MINUTE MEALS with Rachael Ray - (Show # TM-1B05) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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