Chickpea Cilantro Dip with Grilled Pita and Carrot Sticks

Name: Chickpea Cilantro Dip with Grilled Pita and Carrot Sticks
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 227 grams carrots, trimmed and cut into sticks; 118 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 1 small garlic clove, chopped; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 59 milliliters low-fat plain yogurt; 2 7-inchs (7-inch) pita loaves with pockets, split horizontally; 0 teaspoons salt; 1 Tbsp water

Chickpea Cilantro Dip with Grilled Pitan and Carrot Sticks might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 73 calories, 4g of protein, and 1g of fat. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. Head to the store and pick up chickpeas, garlic clove, salt, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill and on lid.

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Grill

Slip skins from chickpeas with your fingers, then purée chickpeas with yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, water, and salt in a food processor until smooth.

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Lemon Juice

Chickpeas

Cilantro

Garlic

Yogurt

Water

Salt

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Food Processor

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.

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Pita

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Grill

Serve dip with pitas and carrots.

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Carrot

Pita

Dip

· Dip can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.· Pitas can also be grilled in a lightly oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.

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Pita

Dip

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Grill Pan