Chickpeas are crushed with turmeric, lemon juice, tahini and raisins. Serve this healthy hummus with whole wheat naan or pita chips.
This creamy dip can be easily altered more spicy or sour depending on your taste. Try bringing some with cut up veggies to your Superbowl Party.
Bring this south of the border dip to your next gathering and watch the ‘feeding fiesta’ around the bowl. Or wrap the dip in a tortilla to make this appetizer a main course!
This chickpea salsa has so many brilliant flavors of summer you can eat it straight and not miss the chips. For a heartier salsa, try using black beans instead of chickpeas.
Spice up your next egg dish or garbanzo bean burger with this homemade riff on the popular condiment. The addition of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves makes this tastier than any bottled variety.
Delicious and slightly sweet dip to serve with tortilla chips, crackers or fresh veggies. Ready in minutes!
When you’re watching your fat intake, dips are probably one of the first things you should cut out. But feel free to indulge in a few scoops of this creamy appetizer on carrot or celery sticks. Low-fat dairy cuts out most of the fat and a little horseradish gives it some kick.
Red beans not only contain cancer-fighting compounds, but they count toward your daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Enjoy this dip with crudite, and you’ll be well on your way to getting 5-to-9 today!
Sunchokes – also called Jerusalem artichokes – are the root of a perennial sunflower native to North America.
Skordalia takes its name from skordo – Greek for garlic! This is a hearty, garlic-infused concoction that can be served as a dip or used as a sauce. Traditionally seen on the side with fish, it’s also great with salads and cooked vegetables. Some versions of skordalia are thickened with potato, some with bread and nuts, and some with pureed white beans or chickpeas. Some recipes call for vinegar instead of lemon juice, while others use both. This is a traditional version, made rich and creamy with potatoes and olive oil.
This easy but impressive appetizer is a breeze to make.
This creamy dip may fool you. There’s no dairy – just a luscious blend of white beans and garlic with light seasonings.
An easy, delicious way to start increasing the amount of fruit in your diet!
You know spring is here when fava beans show up at the farmers markets and grocery stores. Fresh fava beans are time-consuming to shell, but well worth the effort!
This is a great spread for crackers or baguette slices. Can be served hot, cold or room temperature. Use any kind of mushroom. Freezes well, too!
