Recipes for the South Beach Diet or Other Good Carb Diets

1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Assorted cut up veggies

In a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade, process garlic until minced. Add cilantro and process until finely chopped, about 10-20 seconds.

Add chickpeas, lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper sauce. Process until very smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of bowl with rubber spatula as needed. Place dip in a serving bowl. Refrigerate overnight until ready to serve.

Place bowl in center of a large platter. Arrange cut-up veggies on platter and serve immediately.

Serves 8

Filed under: Appetizers, Phase 1