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I hope you’ve enjoyed my recipes for the Dry Pea and Lentil Council Recipe Contest. This posting concludes the recipe contest. And since we’re in the midst of a warm spell here in NJ, I’m going to repost my Southwestern Chickpea Dip.
So hurry up, post a comment (anything you’d like to say) and then shoot an e-mail to: peasnlentils@edelman.com with your name and address. (Your personal information will not be used by the Dry Pea and Lentil Council or provided by any outside vendors.)

Southwestern Chickpea Dip
Makes 2 cups

This flavorful dip made with chickpeas is a nice variation on traditional hummus. The spicy and tangy taste makes it a perfect appetizer before a southwestern meal. Serve it with tortilla chips or veggies.
2 cups chick peas
2 garlic cloves minced
½ cup cilantro, washed and chopped
Juice from 2 limes
1 chipotle pepper
¼ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons water

In a food processor or blender fitted with a steel blade, puree all of the ingredients until smooth. Gradually add a few teaspoons of water as you puree and stop to scrape the bowl a few times. This process should take up to five minutes to get a really smooth consistency.

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  3. Thanks Alison! This is much more flavourful than regular hummus! Definitely will be doing this again… and again… !

  4. Thanks Alison! This is much more flavourful than regular hummus! Definitely will be doing this again… and again… !

  5. I wish my wife wasn’t allergic to chick peas. I’d love to try this recipe (hint).

  6. Sounds great – I’ll have to try this! We love making hummus ever since you taught me how! 🙂

  7. this dip looks delicious! It will be perfect this summer- thanks, Alison!

  11. This is such a great Happy Hour dip. It’s great with pita chips or veggies!

  12. Being half Armenian, I grew up on Lentils, Chick Peas, Hummus, etc., but I tend to be “traditional” in their use. I have branched out in other areas so much in terms of flavor profiles, etc., it’s about time I did the same with these things. This southwestern version sounds like a great place to start! Thanks for posting. 🙂 I just recently made my first Paklava that was NOT traditional, so I’m getting there… 😉

  14. I love this recipe Alison! I served it to friends and they couldn’t stop raving! In fact, they always tell me how much they love your recipes. Thanks so much.

  17. Have you tried using other types of peppers – say, for instance, a Jalapeno pepper? I like a kick to my dips.

  19. I’m a vegetarian and don’t cook much, but I’m actually going to make this dip. I love hummus – and I’m looking forward to whipping up your recipe in my kitchen! Thanks!

  21. Am always looking for a new dip recipe! This looks yummy! Looking forward to trying.

  23. Thanks for this! I will make this healthy dip next weekend and report back! it looks great

  26. This sounds amazing! I love chickpeas and I was raised in the southwest. Perfect!

  28. Looks like an easy, yet flavorful recipe. Will be trying it for a cookout this weekend! Thanks for the idea!

  30. Love it! Goes really well with red peppers, snap peas, any raw veggie, but especially red pepper strips!

  31. This is delicious. And it is an amazing substitution for mayo on my sandwiches!!

  32. This looks excellent – can’t wait to try it (also an ardent dried-pea-and-lentile fan.

    Thanks!

  37. This is a recipe I will definitely make soon, we love hummus, so healthy. Thanks.

  38. Love the party dip I served it this weekend and I also like lentil soup which fits in with my new healthy diet. Thanks Alison!! Kathe

  39. Looks really good. For those of us who don’t like cilantro, is there a substitute we could use?

  40. This looks great. I happen to be a big cilantro devote . . . not sure if any substitute would work!

  41. This sounds quite refreshing! I’ll be making this over the weekend for sure!

  44. I love lentils and I’m a vegetarian so will certainly try your recipe. thanks.