Lemony chickpea puree recipe

Lemony Chickpea Puree recipe

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This recipe for lemony chickpea puree is a refreshing and vibrant dish that is perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, this puree is not only delicious but also packed with nutritious goodness. The tangy and zesty flavors of lemon add a burst of freshness, while the creamy texture of the chickpeas creates a velvety smooth consistency. Whether served as a dip, spread, or side dish, this lemony chickpea puree is sure to impress.

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Lemony chickpea puree recipe details

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Ingredients

450 g	dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
	salt and fresh ground pepper
4 clove(s)	garlic, two cloves crushed and two left whole
1	bay leaf
150 ml	extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1	lemon, zest and juice
1 tbsp	fresh parsley, finely chopped, to garnish

Instructions

Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas and put them into a saucepan. Cover with cold water. Season with salt and pepper and add crushed garlic cloves and the bay leaf and then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Drain, reserving about 250 ml of cooking liquid.

Remove the bay leaf and discard. Put cooked chickpeas into a food processor or blender. Add the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, whole garlic, and salt and pepper. Process until smooth; add some of the reserved cooking liquid to thin if needed. Garnish with parsley

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a