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Calculated Nutrition Benefits
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Servings Per Recipe: Makes 4 servings.
Calories from Fat 0
Calories 5
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 0g 0 %
  Saturated Fat 0g 0 %
  Polyunsaturated Fat 0g  
  Monounsaturated Fat 0g  
  Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 8mg 0 %
Potassium 26mg  
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0 %
  Dietary Fiber 0g 0 %
  Sugars 1g  
  Other Carbohydrate 0g  
Protein 1g  
Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 0 % Iron 0 %
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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  • CHICKPEA CILANTRO DIP WITH GRILLED PITA AND CARROT STICKS

Posted By

FriendsEAT

On May 2, 2007

CHICKPEA CILANTRO DIP WITH GRILLED PITA AND CARROT STICKS

Reference:

Gourmet, July 2002

Prep:

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 45 min

Servings:

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients
1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp water
1/4 tsp salt
2 (7-inch) pita loaves with pockets, split horizo

Cooking Instructions
Step 1 Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill and on lid.
Step 2 Slip skins from chickpeas with your fingers, then pure chickpeas with yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, water, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
Step 3 When fire is hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds), grill pitas on lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes total.
Step 4 Serve dip with pitas and carrots.
Step 5 Cooks\' notes:
Step 6 Dip can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Step 7 镕 Pitas can also be grilled in a lightly oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.