Modern Mediterranean Meze Delight: Recipes by our chefs

Ingredients

• 1 cup of chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of one lemon
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped