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Vegan Chickpea Tomato Dip & Spiced Pita Chips
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Vegan Chickpea Tomato Dip & Spiced Pita Chips

This chickpea tomato dip is packed with flavor from RO*TEL tomatoes, serrano peppers, and fresh cilantro! Serve it with your favorite chips, veggie dippers, or even as a hearty topping for baked potatoes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 52 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish, Mexican, Vegetarian, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cans diced tomatoes RO*TEL brand, original
  • 1 cans diced tomatoes RO*TEL brand, hot
  • 2 oz cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 Serrano pepper seeded and minced
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro fresh, chopped
  • 3 lices pita bread
  • 1 salt
  • ½ black pepper
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • olive oil spray form

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Start by making the pita chips. Slice the edges from the pita bread and cut into wedges. 
  3. Spread the pita wedges on a baking sheet. Spray with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cumin. Flip pita wedges. Spray other side with olive oil. Sprinkle this side with salt, pepper, and cumin also. 
  4. Bake pita chips for 5 minutes. Flip, and bake for additional 2 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  5. Next, make the dip. Lightly spray a non-stick pan with olive oil, and heat over medium heat.
  6. Add garlic and Serrano peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  7. Add chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes.
  8. Add RO*TEL Tomatoes.  Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes, or until thickened.
  9. Stir in cilantro. Serve dip with pita chips.

Nutrition Information

Calories 52kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Sodium 205mg (9%) Potassium 451mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 345IU (7%) Vitamin C 14.8mg (16%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 52

% Daily Value*

Calories 52kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Potassium 451mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 345IU 7%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 16%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.