Lemon Basil Spread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Core Components
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¼ cup water
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2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves
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½ cup tahini paste
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1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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8 minced garlic cloves
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2 tbsp olive oil
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4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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½ tsp salt
# Instructions:
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Drain your chickpeas and then rinse them thoroughly.
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In your blender, toss in everything but the water. Keep the basil on top and the chickpeas and liquid ingredients closer to the blades.
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Start on a low speed. Drizzle in water little by little as you blend, pausing occasionally if your blender lid doesn't let you pour while blending.
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Keep blending until you get a soft and spreadable mixture.
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Scoop it out, dig in, and enjoy every bite!