Nashville Hot Ranch Chickpeas Recipe
A spicy and creamy Nashville Hot Ranch Chickpeas recipe combining bold cayenne and smoked paprika flavors with a smooth cottage cheese base, perfect for a warm appetizer or sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Creamy Base
- 2 cups cottage cheese (450 g)
- ½ cup milk (120 mL)
Spices
- 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper (reduce to 1 tsp if desired)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Chickpeas
- 2 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained (425 g cans)
Instructions
- Prep: Add all ingredients except chickpeas to a food processor.
- Blend: Blitz until smooth and creamy, ensuring all spices are well combined into the cottage cheese base.
- Cook: Pour the blended mixture into a large sauté pan or medium pot, add the drained chickpeas, and gently warm over low heat. Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring often until the mixture is hot throughout.
- Serve: Serve warm accompanied by pickles and white bread, or use as a flavorful filling in a sandwich with crunchy slaw.
Notes
- This dish is quite spicy; reduce cayenne pepper to 1 tsp for less heat.
- Using fresh or high-quality ranch seasoning improves flavor.
- The recipe is best served warm to enhance the creamy texture and spice blend.
- Can be paired with classic Southern sides for an authentic experience.
Keywords: Nashville Hot, Ranch, Chickpeas, Spicy, Cottage Cheese, Appetizer, Vegetarian
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