Ingredients
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13 ounces drained drained rinsed chickpeas (Or soak and cook 4 oz of dried chickpeas)
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1/3 teaspoon honey
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1/3 teaspoon soy sauce
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1/3 cup peanut butter
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1 -3 tablespoon cilantro (or parsley)
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1/3 teaspoon cumin
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1/3 teaspoon cayenne
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1/3 teaspoon smoked paprika, to taste or 1/3 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo
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1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
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1/3 cup olive oil
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1/3 cup water, if desired
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1 -3 garlic clove, to taste minced
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3 pita breads, Toasted and cut into 8 wedges
Instructions
- In a food processor place ingredients up to and including the lemon juice.
- Process till a rough paste. Add oil through feed tube till smooth.
- If not smooth enough add a touch of water till a desired spread.
- Chill for flavors to blend for 1 hour. garnish with parsley, cilantro, sesame seeds or pepper flakes.Then bring to room temperature.
- Enjoy it on February 13 a Friday with toasted pita quarters, cucumber slices, baby carrots and or as a spread on a sandwich.