Chickpea Shawarma Spread

Judy and Paul Kiel brought this dish to a Justice in a Changing Climate supper/planning evening and we all raved over it and asked them to share the recipe.  You can see their adapted version below.  This is one of those perfect crowd-pleaser recipes that is fancy enough for a potluck or perfect for a comfort food dinner at home.

Chickpea Shawarma Spread

Adapted from Minimalist Baker

Ingredients
CHICKPEAS
1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas (well drained)
1 Tbs olive or avocado oil
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

GARLIC HERB SAUCE
1/4 cup plant yogurt
1 Tbs lemon juice
3/4-1 tsp dried dill
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Water or unsweetened almond milk (to thin)

PARSLEY SALAD
1 cup packed finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 Tbs lemon juice
1 Tbs olive oil
1 pinch each sea salt and black pepper

HUMMUS
16 ounces hummus
FOR SERVING
Pita chips or fresh pita
naan
Vegetables (cucumber, red pepper, etc.)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and add well-drained chickpeas to a mixing bowl.

2. Top with oil, sugar, and spices and toss to combine. Then spread on a bare or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until deep golden brown and fragrant. Set aside.

3. In the meantime, prepare your sauce by adding all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisking to combine, only adding enough water or almond milk to thin so it's pourable. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more garlic for more zing, salt for savoriness, lemon juice for freshness, and dill for a more intense herb flavor.

4. Lastly, prepare parsley-tomato salad by adding parsley, tomato, and onion to a small mixing bowl and dressing with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss and set aside.

5. To serve, spread hummus on a serving platter and top with roasted chickpeas, parsley salad, and garlic dill sauce. Perfect with pita, naan, pita chips, or veggies of choice.