Creamy Chickpeas

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This is a typical arabic dish that is rich in protein and all the vitamins and minerals of chickpeas. If you have a vitamix it'll make it super easy to fix this dish, but a food processor should work fine.

Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Directions:
In a small pot place the chickpeas with half the salt and cover with water, bring to a boil and cook until tender on medium heat (1 hour)
Place the chickpeas, the shallot, the lemon juice, the tahini, the garlic, the spices, the yogurt in your vitamin and blend on low setting until smooth (make sure to stop before it gets too liquidy)
Pour in a plate and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
When ready to serve, garnish with parsley, olive oil, and persimmon.

Benefits:
Chickpeas are rich in fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals.