Ingredients
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2 heads garlic
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1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
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1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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1 pinch allspice
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1/3 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Wrap garlic heads in aluminum foil.
- Cook in oven until very soft, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and allow to cool in the foil.
- When cool, cut each head in half horizontally, and squeeze cloves into the bowl of a food processor.
- Add remaining ingredients, and puree until smooth.
- Add up to 2 tablespoons water if mixture is too thick.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 3 days, until ready to serve.
- Great served with pita chip or crackers.