Chickpea Spread

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   ["In", "using", "canned chickpeas, drain and rinse under cold running", "water until water runs clear.", "Spread on paper towels and pat", "dry. Freshly", "cooked chickpeas need only be drained and cooled.", "In", "blender,", "place chickpeas, salt, garlic, 1/2 cup", "oil and 1/4 cup lemon juice.", "Blend at high speed for 10 seconds. Stop", "and", "scrape", "down", "sides", "with rubber spatula. Blend again at high speed, adding as much oil as you need to prevent blender from clogging.", "The finished mixture should be a very smooth puree, just thick", "enough to hold its shape in a spoon.", "Taste for seasoning. Add", "more salt or lemon juice if you like."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.