Homos bi Tahini - Arabic Sesame Chickpea Dip Recipe

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Homos bi Tahini - Arabic Sesame Chickpea Dip
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Directions:

  1. Soak chickpeas in water with baking soda overnight.
  2. Drain water, add fresh water to cover by about 1 , and cook until well done, about 1 hour.
  3. Drain and cool.
  4. If you want a smoother texture, gently rub beans together, to loosen translucent hulls, and discard them.
  5. Transfer to bowl of a food processor fitted with steel blade, add garlic and salt, and pulse several times to mash, then puree, scraping down sides several times.
  6. Stir sesame oil thoroughly to combine before measuring.
  7. Pour into a small bowl, add cold water, and stir thoroughly; mixture will thicken.
  8. Add lemon juice, and stir into a smooth sauce.
  9. Transfer to food processor, pulse several times to combine with chickpea puree, scrape down sides, then mix thoroughly.
  10. Add olive oil and more tahini to taste, and adjust seasonings with more salt and black and cayenne pepper to taste.
  11. Transfer mixture to a large shallow dish, smooth the surface, and make several dents in the mixture.
  12. Spoon olive oil into the dents, and drizzle surface with more olive oil if desired.
  13. Garnish with chopped parsley and pomegranate seeds if desired.
  14. Serve with pita bread or veggies; also a good addition to a falafel or lamb sandwich in pita bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2716.2 Kcal (11372 kJ)
Calories from fat 1792.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 199.2g 306%
Sodium 3163.57mg 132%
Potassium 2928.58mg 62%
Total Carbs 177.61g 59%
Sugars 25.54g 102%
Dietary Fiber 37.6g 150%
Protein 83.44g 167%
Vitamin C 104.1mg 174%
Iron 20.7mg 115%
Calcium 487.1mg 49%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 371.09 Kcal (1554 kJ)
Calories from fat 244.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.21g 306%
Sodium 432.21mg 132%
Potassium 400.11mg 62%
Total Carbs 24.27g 59%
Sugars 3.49g 102%
Dietary Fiber 5.14g 150%
Protein 11.4g 167%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 174%
Iron 2.8mg 115%
Calcium 66.5mg 49%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 70.1
    Points
  • 75
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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