Ingredients
1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
⅓ cup eggless mayonnaise
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup celery, finely chopped (optional)
Salt to taste
Garnish
Finely chopped parsley
Paprika
Directions
1
On low heat, sauté the onion in the olive oil until soft.
2
Add the garlic slices and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Process the chickpeas with the lemon juice and mayonnaise in a food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
4
Combine chickpea mixture with the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well.
5
Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
6
Garnish before serving, if desired.
Serves: 14
Makes 2 cups
Note
Canned, but not marinated, artichoke hearts may also be used.