Chick-Pea Cumin Dip

A creamy Mediterranean-style dip made with chickpeas, tofu, and aromatic cumin seeds. This healthy appetizer combines the nutty flavors of cumin with fresh parsley and lemon juice.

6 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 19 ounce chickpeas
  • 12 ounces soft tofu
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh flat-leafed parsley

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a dry small heavy skillet toast cumin seeds over moderate heat, shaking pan, until a shade darker and transfer to a plate to cool. In a sieve rinse and drain chickpeas. Drain tofu.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    In a food processor purée chick-peas, tofu, cumin seeds, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon oil until chick-peas are smooth. Stir in parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle dip with remaining tablespoon oil and garnish with parsley. Serve dip with pita toasts and/or crudités.

    10 min