Chickpea pate is a decent alternative to hummus. This savory snack can be served with fresh vegetables and toasted bread. Chickpea pate is ideal for both fasting and vegan eating.
Many people know about the benefits of chickpea. This is a vivid representative of legumes. Chickpeas are rich in vegetable protein and minerals. Dishes based on it are very helpful for vegans.
Required Ingredients
To prepare chickpea pate you will need:
- 250 g chickpeas;
- 1-2 cloves of garlic;
- 2-3 branches of parsley;
- 1 tsp mayonnaise;
- a pinch of ground turmeric;
- salt and ground black pepper ao taste.
If you don't want to mess around with cooking chickpeas, use a canned product - this will save you a lot of time.
The number of garlic cloves can vary. It all depends on personal preference in terms of piquancy.
Ardent supporters of proper nutrition can exclude mayonnaise from the list, but with it the pate acquires a delicate creamy texture. Thanks to this, it melts straight in the mouth.
Step by step cooking
First step
Boil the chickpeas until tender, usually it takes 2-2.5 hours. Experienced cooks recommend pre-filling it with water and leaving it for at least 3-4 hours. If the legumes are not the first freshness, it is better to increase the time. In a few hours, the chickpeas will be saturated with moisture and become softer. This will not only shorten the cooking time, but also improve the taste. If you are using canned chickpeas, simply drain the liquid. Rinse product if necessary.
Use cold water to soak. Many people mistakenly pour hot, hoping to speed up the process of boiling chickpeas. The high temperature promotes protein folding, which is an obstacle to water penetration.
To prepare the pate, it is important that the chickpeas are well boiled. Here's a little trick - add a pinch of baking soda to the water before soaking.
Second step
Chop the garlic and parsley. Instead of the latter, you can use cilantro or green onions.
Third step
Puree the chickpeas in a blender. You can bring it to a completely homogeneous texture or leave small pieces - it depends on personal preference.
Fourth step
Stir in the chickpeas, garlic, parsley, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add turmeric for a nice flavor.
What to serve with
Chickpea pate goes well with fresh vegetables. On its basis, you can prepare sandwiches that will ideally fit into the menu of an adherent of proper nutrition. To do this, use regular bread, preferably whole grain and yeast-free, or crispbread. Many vegetables are suitable - cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, bell peppers. Spread generously with chickpea pate and top with chopped vegetables. Decorate the sandwich with a sprig of any herb or lettuce and serve.
