5 chickpea appetizer Recipes

chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans), olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, crushed, salt, scallions, finely chopped (green onions), fresh cilantro or 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped, fresh mint, finely chopped to garnish or 1/2 tsp dried mint, to garnish

a 19-oz can of chickpeas, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, a pinch of ground pepper, your favorite dried herb or spice (we used garam masala, an indian blend; oregano would work well, too).

chickpeas, drained (simmered for about 10 minutes if desired), garlic cloves, minced, olive oil (can sub part with juice from chickpeas), tahini (sesame paste), plain yogurt (optional) or 2 tbsp sour cream (optional), fresh lemon juice, shredded lemon zest (optional and if adding cut back on the lemon juice), cumin, salt (or to taste), cayenne pepper, roma tomato, coarsely chopped, kalamata olive, sun-dried tomato , in olive oil (you can also drizzle oil over dip), roasted garlic cloves, feta cheese, crumbled, fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, green onion top, thin sliced, fresh basil, minced, light drizzle extra virgin olive oil or oil from sun-dried tomato, paprika or sumac, pita bread, warmed and cut into triangles

chickpeas, rinsed and drained, garlic, chopped, fresh lemon juice, tahini, extra-virgin olive oil, ground cumin, kosher or other large crystal/flake salt, seedless cucumber, plain yogurt, toasted sesame seeds