Description
A flavorful and healthy Chickpea Shawarma Dip combining baked spiced chickpeas, garlic dill sauce, and a fresh parsley-tomato salad served over creamy hummus. Perfect as a snack or appetizer with pita, naan, or veggies.
Ingredients
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Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, well drained
- 1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garlic Dill Sauce
- 1/4 cup hummus (store-bought or DIY)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 - 1 tsp dried dill (or sub 2-3 tsp fresh per 3/4-1 tsp dried)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (~1 ½ Tbsp)
- Water or unsweetened almond milk (to thin)
Parsley-Tomato Salad
- 1 cup packed finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup diced cherry or roma tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Additional
- 16 ounces hummus (store-bought or DIY) to spread on serving platter
- Pita chips or fresh pita
- Naan or gluten-free naan
- Vegetables such as cucumber or red pepper for serving
- Chili garlic sauce (optional, e.g. Huy Fong Foods brand)
Instructions
- Prepare Roasted Chickpeas: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). In a mixing bowl, add the well-drained chickpeas, then toss with olive or avocado oil, coconut sugar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground turmeric, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the chickpeas on a bare or parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 22 minutes or until deep golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Make Garlic Dill Sauce: While chickpeas roast, combine 1/4 cup hummus, lemon juice, dried or fresh dill, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl. Gradually add water or unsweetened almond milk to thin the sauce to a pourable consistency. Whisk well and adjust seasonings to taste by adding more garlic for pungency, salt for savory depth, lemon juice for brightness, or dill for herbaceous flavor.
- Prepare Parsley-Tomato Salad: In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, and diced red onion. Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine and set aside.
- Assemble and Serve: Spread the 16 ounces of hummus evenly on a serving platter. Top with the roasted chickpeas, then spoon over the garlic dill sauce. Scatter the parsley-tomato salad over the top. Optionally garnish with chili garlic sauce for added heat. Serve with pita chips, fresh pita, naan, or bite-sized vegetables like cucumber or red pepper.
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in separate containers—hummus, salad, chickpeas, and garlic sauce—in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- This shawarma-inspired dip can be made in about 30 minutes and offers a delicious, healthy snack option.
- Substitute dried dill with fresh dill for a more vibrant herb flavor, using about 2-3 teaspoons fresh per teaspoon dried.
- Use coconut sugar or a similar mild sweetener to balance the spices when roasting chickpeas.
- Adjust garlic and lemon juice in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve with a variety of breads and fresh veggies to make it a complete appetizer or snack.
- Storing components separately extends the dip’s shelf life and maintains texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 one-third-cup serving
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 2.6 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 13.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.6 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg