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Chickpea Shawarma Dip

This Chickpea Shawarma Dip is a flavorful and healthy appetizer or snack, perfect for sharing. Roasted chickpeas combined with a creamy garlic herb sauce and fresh parsley salad create a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Chickpeas
  • 1 15-oz. chickpeas well-drained
  • 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Garlic Herb Sauce
  • 0.25 cup hummus store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.75-1 tsp dried dill or 2–3 tsp fresh
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (~1½ tbsp)
  • Water or unsweetened almond milk to thin
Parsley Salad
  • 1 cup parsley packed finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup cherry or roma tomatoes diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion diced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch sea salt and black pepper
Assembly
  • 16 oz hummus store-bought or homemade
  • Pita chips, pita bread, naan (or gluten-free naan)
  • Fresh vegetables (cucumber, red pepper, etc.)
  • Chili garlic sauce (optional, for heat)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss chickpeas with oil, sugar, and spices. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 20–22 minutes.
  2. Whisk hummus, lemon juice, dill, and garlic, adding water or almond milk until pourable. Adjust seasoning.
  3. Toss parsley, tomatoes, and onion with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread hummus, top with chickpeas, parsley salad, and drizzle with garlic herb sauce. Add chili garlic sauce if desired.
  5. Serve with pita, naan, or vegetables. Store components separately for up to 3 days.

Notes

For a smoother dip, peel the skins off the chickpeas before roasting. Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to your preferred level of spiciness.