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Spiced Chickpea Sauce Recipe
Spiced Chickpea Sauce Recipe-February 2024
Feb 12, 2026 4:02 AM

  Active Time

  15 min

  Total Time

  30 min

  

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

  1 (19-ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, divided

  1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  6 black peppercorns

  3 whole allspice

  1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds

  1 teaspoon coriander seeds

  1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

  3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

  1/4 teaspoon sugar

  1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

  1 small red onion, finely chopped

  1/2 cup chopped cilantro

  1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

  Accompaniment: 1 pound penne, cooked and drained, reserving 1 cup cooking water; lemon wedges

  

Step 1

Purée half of chickpeas with oil, spices, oregano, sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until almost smooth.

  

Step 2

Transfer purée to a large bowl and stir in remaining chickpeas, onion, and herbs.

  

Step 3

Toss hot penne with sauce. Thin with some of cooking water.

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