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Quick Chickpea Dip

Foodie Version of this Recipe

Beans are one of the healthiest carbohydrates you can eat. They are full of fiber and are a good source of protein. Start adding more beans to your diet with this quick and delicious recipe.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons of dip plus 2 cucumber rounds

  • Calories 35
  • Carbohydrates 6 g
  • Protein 2 g
  • Fat 1 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 45 mg

This Recipe Serves 16 servings (2 cups total)

Ingredients

1 can (16-ounce) chickpea (garbanzo) beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juiced
¼ cup red pepper, diced
¼ cup celery, diced
Pinch ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper or paprika (if you prefer less spicy, use paprika)
2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced into rounds

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, coarsely mash chickpeas with a potato masher, leaving some beans whole.
  2. Add remaining ingredients except for cucumber and mix well.
  3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon chickpea dip on each cucumber round


MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Verify that the canned beans and mayonnaise that you are using are gluten-free and this dish can be gluten-free.

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