Description

Buffalo Chickpea Dip is a flavorful, creamy, and spicy plant-based appetizer that combines the tang of buffalo sauce with the creaminess of chickpeas and tahini. This easy-to-make dip is baked to perfection, offering a warm, savory treat perfect for game days, parties, or casual snacking. Vegan, dairy-free, and packed with protein and nutrients, it pairs wonderfully with chips and vegetable sticks.

Ingredients

Dip Ingredients

1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup buffalo sauce
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
¼ cup nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 stalks green onion, sliced (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Chickpeas: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly drain and rinse the canned chickpeas to remove excess sodium and improve texture.
Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, add the chickpeas, buffalo sauce, tahini, unsweetened non-dairy milk, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pulse gently for a chunkier texture or blend until completely smooth for a creamier dip.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the blended mixture into a small baking dish, such as a 6-inch oval dish. Optionally, drizzle additional buffalo sauce over the surface in a zigzag pattern for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the dip is heated through. Monitor closely to avoid over-browning.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle with sliced green onions or chives. Allow the dip to cool slightly for a better dipping experience. Serve warm with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or your preferred dippers.

Notes

Feel free to customize the dip with toppings like diced tomatoes, extra nutritional yeast, avocado slices, or additional hot sauce for more heat.
Use gluten-free chips or fresh veggies to keep this appetizer gluten-free.
Adjust the buffalo sauce quantity to control the spiciness level to your preference.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated in the oven.