Sesame Bean Spread
A smooth, creamy sesame bean spread with a nutty kick of toasted sesame oil—perfect for dips or soups.
Equipment
- blender or food processor
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 ounces or 425 g cooked garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml toasted sesame oil
- Freshly ground white pepper to taste
- Pinch red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans.
- Grate the garlic cloves.
- Add the garbanzo beans, lemon juice, garlic, sesame oil, and white pepper to a blender or food processor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired, for a spicy kick.
- Process until smooth, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve with crackers, fresh vegetables, or swirl into soups like carrot or pumpkin for added creaminess and flavor.Wine Advice:
Pairs well with a dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio.Nutritional Information
Calories: 82 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 2 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 0.2 mg
