Crock Pot Creamy Chickpea Tahini Dip

Ingredients

- 2 cups dried chickpeas
- 1 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon organic citric acid

Instructions

1. Prepare Chickpeas:
- Rinse dried chickpeas under cold water to remove any debris.

2. Soak Chickpeas:
- Place chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with water. Ensure they are fully submerged.
- Allow them to soak overnight (PT10H: 10 hours).

3. Drain and Rinse:
- After soaking, drain the chickpeas and rinse them well.

4. Combine Ingredients in Crock Pot:
- Transfer the soaked chickpeas to the Crock Pot.
- Add 2 cups of water, minced garlic, and salt.

5. Cook:
- Set the Crock Pot to low heat.
- Cook the chickpeas for PT04H: 4 hours, or until tender.

6. Blend Chickpeas:
- Once cooked, drain the chickpeas, reserving a cup of the cooking liquid.
- In a food processor, add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, organic citric acid, and a portion of the reserved cooking liquid.
- Blend until smooth, adding more cooking liquid as needed to reach your desired consistency.

7. Season and Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Spoon the dip into a serving bowl, drizzle with a bit of tahini for garnish, and serve with pita bread or fresh vegetables.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10H10M
- Cooking Time: PT04H
- Total Time: PT14H10M

Total Time

PT14H10M
14 hours 10 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Chickpea dip, tahini dip, hummus alternative, Crock Pot recipe, vegan snack, Middle Eastern dip, healthy snack, lemon garlic dip, creamy chickpea dip, slow cooker recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1290 calories

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