Whipped Feta with Crispy Chickpeas

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 6 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup low fat Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons oregano, chopped
• Pita chips for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pat the chickpeas dry, then add them into the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and browned (about 18 minutes).
2. Add 1 teaspoon coriander, ½ teaspoon each paprika and turmeric, ¼ teaspoon each cumin and salt and 1 tablespoon oil; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the chickpeas are fragrant and coated in the spice mixture, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. In a food processor, add the feta cheese, yogurt, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and process until it becomes smooth. 
4. Add the mixture into a serving bowl and top with the crispy chickpeas and the remaining oregano and olive oil.
5. Serve with pita chips and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons whipped feta & 2 Tablespoons chickpeas

Calories: 203

Fat: 16 g

Carbohydrates: 9 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sodium: 274 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Protein: 6 g