Creamy Smashed Chickpeas
This smashed creamy chickpeas with lemon and tahini takes less than 10 minutes to prepare delicious with toast or on it’s own! I don’t know what else to tell you except that you should make it because it’s not only a toast topping or for sandwiches it’s also great as a side dish!
After I made this Smashed Chickpeas and Harissa I knew I needed this one with tahini. Why not? When you craving some chickpea hummus with a difference give this a try.
Creamy without cream, crunchy, fresh, citrusy and mouth wateringly delicious!
Use a potato masher or a fork to get your chickpeas all mushy and add a small drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil to help keep them from drying out. Now you can get started with chopping up a few of your favorite things!
Creamy Chickpeas
Making this recipe is quick, easy and extremely versatile so work with the ingredients, work with what you have and let’s get creative. My motto in the kitchen has always been;
- to have fun
- be creative
- and most importantly work with you have
Rather than waiting for the perfect moment because those don’t exist in any area of life. Food, work, relationships, health, friends and everything else.
So what happens if you want to make this tonight (or right now) but you don’t have chickpeas? Let’s do a comparison:
- Chickpeas – any other beans; cannellini, red kidney, black beans etc.
What’s the substitute for mustard? I love all mustard types so am never without it however here are some tips and suggestions for you. Besides horseradish because that would be the perfect substitute but not everyone’s ideal.
- Mustard – the basic 3 mustards are yellow, brown and black.
Let me break it down a little more for you quickly:
- Dijon mustard – a classic French mustard a bit more ‘upmarket’ and is made with white wine
- Yellow Mustard – Turmeric is added to make it yellow which is the English mustard
- Wholegrain Mustard – a bit more intense in taste – any grainy yes!
Mustard is made from mustard seeds yellow, brown and black. There are a couple of ingredients used including ground mustards seeds, sugar, vinegar and spices so think around that if you are wanting to recreate something.
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Tahini – Don’t you just love this stuff? Creamy, versatile, easy to make and will turn any slice of bread or wrap into a Mediterranean themed bite!
In this creamy smashed chickpeas recipe, the tahini does tone things down into a more mellow taste if you’re concerned about the sting of mustard. Hardly over-bearing in taste though! You could also simply add a dollop of Greek yogurt if you wish.
Tahini – If you don’t have tahini then first consider if you have sesame seeds because you can make your own tahini. 3 Ingredient Home-Made Tahini Recipe
Otherwise nut butters like cashew butter, almond butter and if you don’t have any of those mmmm…it might be a little challenge. I might use peanut butter but wont advice as yet 🙂
Serving Suggestions
Although delicious on crunchy toasted bread these creamy chickpeas are equally fabulous on their own. I added little bits of red bell peppers which gave it so much bite, a little sweetness, crunch and color.
You can use this chickpea recipe with leafy greens on sandwiches and don’t be shy with the fresh herbs mix them up!
Serve creamy smashed chickpeas as a side dish along with oven-baked fish, with these steak bites or chiken bites. Slice some chicken and include it as a salad or a filler, serve it on couscous or on a bed of roasted vegetables. Chicken rotisserie for convenience.
What do you think? Do you love it? Let me know in the comments below I would love to hear how you used it!
More Easy Recipes
- 3 Ingredient Home-Made Tahini Recipe
- Mediterranean Salad
- Creamy Tahini Chickpea Wraps
- Quick and Easy Chickpea Hummus Recipe
- Crispy Yet Tender Air Fryer Chickpeas
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Creamy Smashed Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 400 grams canned chickpeas, drained
- 2 tablespoons spring onion or chives
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 fresh chili pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Tahini
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- salt & pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Start by prepping all the ingredients. Rinse, dice, slice the veggies and fresh herbs and squeeze the lemon juice.2 tablespoons spring onion or chives, 1 red bell pepper, 1 fresh chili pepper, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Drain the chickpeas through a colander or sift and discrd the liquid.400 grams canned chickpeas, drained
- Add the now drained chickpeas to a large bowl and use a masher or fork to mash them as mush or little as you like. If you want some whole, don't mash the entire can!
- Add the flavor – salt, pepper, tahini, mustard, prepped bell pepper, onion, chilli, fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil.1 tablespoon Tahini, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, salt & pepper to taste, Extra virgin olive oil
- Combine using a fork to keep some texture. Taste and adjust the seasoning and the lemon and add your favorite spice if you prefer.
- Serve with bread, couscous, add over a salad or over lettuce or cabbage leaves for a quick and healthy lunch!
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