A can of chick peas is cheap and a container of tahini goes a long way. There are a lot of recipes online (most pretty similar) and the ingredients list on our favorite brand is pretty short. One difference between the two is cooked vs uncooked chick peas. We made it both ways. And cooked is definitely what we prefer. It's creamier with more flavor. We add whatever flavors we happened to have a lot of at the time- garlic, jalapenos, hot sauce, onion, etc- and seasonings. Mix it in a food processor/blender or even mash yourself. And that's pretty much it. We usually double the recipe and it lasts anywhere from 1-3 weeks, depending on our carrot supply. We also usually make ours with jalapenos (shocking) but you can substitute with something else or eliminate.
Ingredients:
- 1 can cooked chick peas
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- Seasonings to taste: salt, pepper, cumin, garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice*
- 1/4 cup jalapenos chopped*
*Sometimes we'll add jalapeno juice instead of lemon juice.
Recipe:
Cook chick peas (do not drain) on low for about 30 minutes or until soft. Add to blender, or mash yourself (which is easy if cooked enough) until smooth. Add remaining ingredients (add the olive oil slowly to get your preferred consistency). Taste testing is the best method to determine appropriate amount for each ingredient.
Enjoy with your favorite snacks!
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