Med Spread

Brighten up your appetizer game with this vibrant and flavorful Med Spread, a Mediterranean-inspired dip that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Made with protein-packed chickpeas, smoky roasted red peppers, creamy tahini, and a zesty splash of fresh lemon juice, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes—no cooking required! Seasoned with warm cumin, paprika, and a touch of garlic, each bite bursts with bold, authentic flavors. Garnish with fresh parsley and optional crumbled feta for an irresistible finishing touch. Perfect as a dip for pita bread and veggies, a spread for sandwiches, or a topping for crackers, this versatile dish is a must-try for any Mediterranean food lover.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Roasted red peppers (jarred or freshly roasted)
• 2 tablespoons Tahini
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 large Garlic clove (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Feta cheese (crumbled, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, roasted red peppers, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.

Step 2

Process the ingredients until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is evenly blended.

Step 3

Add the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Blend again until all the spices are incorporated and the spread is creamy.

Step 4

Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add a touch more lemon juice or salt if desired for extra brightness.

Step 5

Transfer the Med Spread to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley and optional crumbled feta cheese.

Step 6

Serve with pita bread, crackers, fresh vegetables, or use as a spread for sandwiches and wraps. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	697.4 grams (697.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1107

Total Fat 58.60g	75%
Saturated Fat 9.90g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 2487mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 115.80g	42%
Dietary Fiber 34.30g	122%
Total Sugars 27.70g
Protein 41.00g	82%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2602mg	200%
Iron 10726mg	59591%
Potassium 1768mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.7%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 40.1%