Buffalo Chickpea Dip

Grab the tortilla chips and get ready to enjoy this cheesy Buffalo Chickpea Dip recipe made for the vegetarians in your life. This creamy dip gives you all the buffalo flavor along with great texture and is so good even the meat eaters will love it!

❤️ Why you'll love it

Vegetarian buffalo dip: this classic twist on the buffalo dip is total crowd pleaser, perfect  for your next game day spread, holiday parties, or any occasion that calls for a flavorful and creamy appetizer.

Simple ingredients: this dip recipe makes the most flavorful dip with just a few simple ingredients!

Delicious flavor combination: with these great combination of flavors, your guests will not think twice that this is a vegetarian recipe!

🥘 Ingredients

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Canned whole chickpeas: you will need to drain and rinse the chickpeas before using.

Ranch seasoning: I use Trader Joe's brand, however you can use whatever ranch seasoning mix you prefer.

Hot sauce: Use your favorite buffalo sauce. I usually use something like Red Hot or Pete's.

Shredded cheddar cheese: I usually buy the brick cheese and shred it myself.

Cream cheese: buy the block of cheese over the tub. 

Fresh Cilantro or parsley: for garnish

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a small baking dish with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Place the chickpeas, ranch seasoning, hot sauce, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor.
3. Process on high for 20 - 30 seconds, until the chickpeas are broken down but still slightly chunky.
4. Transfer dip mixture to prepared baking dish and spread out evenly. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over top of dip.
5. Bake for 25 minutes, until bubbly and hot.

🥄 Equipment

Food processor 

Small baking dish

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days. 

Reheat: Buffalo Chickpea Dip can be reheated in the oven or microwave. If you need to add some moisture to it, stir in 

📖 Variations

• For a vegan version use vegan cheese shreds in place of the cheddar cheese and plant-based cream cheese for the skip the cheese and stir in nutritional yeast flakes to add a cheesy flavor.
• Substitute  white beans such as cannellini for the chick peas.

💭 Tips for making Buffalo Chickpea Dip

• If you don't have a food processor, use a potato masher to mash the chickpeas. Then stir in the remaining ingredients. 
• Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess starch and enhance the dip's creamy texture.
• Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your desired level of spiciness.
• If you prefer a smoother dip, blend for a bit longer in the food processor or blender.

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Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are a family favorite! Crispy fried cauliflower pieces are great on their own also!

Garlic Scrambled Eggs with Chickpeas make a great breakfast or easy light dinner.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve with a variety of your favorite dippers, such as tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, and sliced red bell peppers. You can also serve it with pita chips or baguette slices for a heartier option.

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