Description
This Kale Chickpea Sandwich Spread is a nutritious and flavorful plant-based recipe perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip. Packed with wholesome ingredients like kale, chickpeas, and tahini, it offers a creamy texture and a delightful blend of spices without any cooking required. Quick to prepare and full of vibrant flavors, this spread is an excellent option for a healthy snack or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium kale leaves, ribbed
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 green onions (green parts only), roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Pantry Staples
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, combine kale, carrot, chickpeas, nutritional yeast, tahini, parsley, green onions, lemon juice, mustard, salt, curry powder, cumin, and pepper.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the processor bowl as needed to ensure even blending.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, spices, or lemon juice according to your preference.
- Serve: Transfer the finished spread to a serving bowl and enjoy it as a flavorful sandwich spread or a healthy dip.
Notes
- You can store this spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For added texture, reserve some chickpeas and fold them in after blending.
- Great served on whole grain bread, crackers, or as a dip with raw vegetables.
- Adjust spices based on your flavor preference, adding more curry powder or cumin for a bolder taste.
