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Chickpea puree

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Ingredients for 2 servings:

  • 1 gr. can/n chickpeas
  • 1 lemon(s)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 10 minutes

Open the can of chickpeas, discard the liquid, and drain the peas with hot water. Place them in a bowl with peeled garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, half a teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Puree using either an immersion blender or a food processor. The result should be a smooth, sandy-colored mixture with a tangy, slightly nutty flavor. Toast the pine nuts in a pan without oil over low heat until golden brown. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the puree, drizzle with a few drops of olive oil, and serve—best served with Turkish flatbread. Tip: To enhance the flavor, stir in 3 tablespoons of tahini (sesame paste). Available in Turkish shops.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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