Mediterranean Walnut Spread
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Whether served on bread or pita slices, this spread is an ideal, not-too-filling appetizer.


Mediterranean Walnut Spread

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Ingredients
  • 1  cup
    canned garbanzo beans (about 1/2 of a 15-oz. can)
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  • 1/2  cup
    chopped walnuts
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  • 1/2  cup
    lightly packed basil leaves
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  • 2  tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 2  to 3 teaspoons
    lemon juice
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    pepper
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    Toasted thin baguette slices or pita bread slices
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Directions
1.
Drain garbanzo beans, reserving the liquid. In a blender or food processor bowl, combine beans and 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid, the walnuts, basil leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2.
Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. (Scrape down sides and add additional reserved liquid if mixture appears stiff.) Serve on toasted baguette slices or pita slices. Store, covered, in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Makes about 1-1/4 cups.
Nutrition information
Calories 34, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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