This easy preparation is
especially tasty when spread on hearty whole-grain rye bread,
but it's great spread on wedges of fresh pita bread, too.
Chickpea
Sandwich Spread
- 1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas,
drained and rinsed
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced scallion or chives
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini)
1/2 teaspoon each: dried dill and ground cumin
Freshly ground pepper to taste
- Mash the chickpeas well
and combine with the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Mix thoroughly and pat into a serving container. Cover and refrigerate
until needed.
Makes about 2 cups.
Recipe provided courtesy
of Nava Atlas; www.vegkitchen.com.