Directions Blend tahini and lemon until pale and fluffy. Add chickpeas, garlic, cumin and salt. Blend while adding ice water until very smooth. Finish with paprika and parsley. Inspired by Shared Food Patterns
Blue Zone Connection The combination of chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic keeps this recipe centered on whole and minimally processed plant foods. That approach is consistent with the plant-forward eating pattern associated with Ikaria and Loma Linda. This is a modern Blue Zone–inspired recipe, not presented as a traditional dish from either community.
Helpful Notes Whipping the tahini and lemon first helps create an especially light texture. For an extra-smooth result, blend while slowly adding ice water. Estimated Nutrition Per serving
Calories 170
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 180 mg
Total Carbohydrate 18 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Protein 6 g Notable vitamins & minerals: Calcium · Iron · Folate · Vitamin C
Estimated per serving from the printed ingredients and stated yield. Values vary with ingredient size and brand. Optional ingredients and accompaniments are excluded.
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