PEPPER-SWIRLED CHICKPEA DIP
1 garlic clove, peeled 1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 (6-inch) pitas, cut into quarters
Place the garlic in a food processor, and pulse 2 to 3 times. Drain the chickpeas in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon chickpea liquid. Add chickpeas, reserved liquid, yogurt, juice, and oil to garlic, and process until smooth. Spoon chickpea mixture into a bowl. Rinse food processor.
Combine bell peppers and next 4 ingredients (bell peppers through salt) in food processor, and process until smooth.
Swirl the chickpea puree and bell pepper purée together using a knife (do not thoroughly combine). Serve with pita wedges.
Yield: 20 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 tablespoons dip and 1 pita wedge) adapted from source: Cooking Light |