Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas (drained, rinsed & shelled)
  • 2/3 cup fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • Salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Slice the tomatoes in half, and toss them with a little olive oil.
  • Roast for 10-15 minutes until softened.
  • In a food processor, combine shelled chickpeas, tomatoes, 1 tbsp olive oil, basil, tahini, garlic, lemon juice.
  • Blend until almost smooth, then taste. Add salt and pepper (about 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper)
  • Continue to blend until thoroughly smooth.
  • Garnish with extra tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Devour.