QUARTERBACK SNAP GARBANZO-FIRE ROASTED PEPPER DIP
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This recipe was submitted by Suzan Tugberk. Here’s what Susan had to say about her game-day snack: “This easy dip is ready in a snap! It is filled with healthy ingredients for a tasty and quick satisfying dip to entertain all your football foodies on the big game day. The garbanzo beans and fire roasted peppers provide the main consistency of the dip, while the avocado brings out a rich buttery texture and the extra virgin olive oil smoothes it out to dazzle your palate. The Quarterback Snap Garbanzo-Fire Roasted Pepper Dip is flavored with a few spices and with its easy preparation you are ready to entertain your guests in less than 5 minutes with this crowd pleaser.”

INGREDIENTS:

1 can (15.5 oz) 365 Everyday Value Garbanzo Beans
1 avocado
1 cup fire roasted peppers
¼ cup liquid preserved from the fire roasted peppers jar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground mustard (optional)
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Drain and rinse garbanzo beans and place in a food processor.
2. Halve the avocado and remove skin and seed and add to the food processor.
3. Add all remaining ingredients to the food processor and blend until smooth.
4. Place dip in a bowl and serve with fresh vegetables or chips of choice.

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INGREDIENTS:

1 15-oz. can 365 Everyday Value Organic Garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3 Tbsp. 365 Everyday Value Olive Oil
1/2 c. sweet white onion, diced fine
juice of 1 lemon
water
2 Tbsp. fresh mint, chiffonade, plus more for garnish
2 Tbsp. fresh Italian parsley (leaves and stems), minced
1/3 c. good quality feta, crumbled
sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
1 package 365 Everyday Whole Wheat Naan, sliced into wedges
carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, sliced into strips for dipping

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a saucepan set to medium heat, cook 1 Tbsp. olive oil, beans, salt and pepper, and onion until hot and onion becomes translucent, roughly crushing the beans with the back of your stirring spoon as you go.
2. Transfer to food processor. Add lemon juice and the remaining olive oil, and process until smooth. If too thick, thin with water as necessary to achieve a smooth texture.
3. Fold in herbs with a spoon, and adjust seasoning.
4. Place into a serving bowl.
5. Crumble feta on top, and garnish with mint leaves.
6. Serve with Naan and vegetables.

Thank you all for your creative and healthy dips!  This week we’ve been recreating your recipes and trying them out with your healthy dipper ideas. We hope that you continue to share your delicious recipes with Creative Delites! 

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