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Buffalo Chickpea Dip Recipe

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This Buffalo Chickpea Dip is a flavorful vegan twist on traditional buffalo chicken dip, combining creamy vegan ranch, spicy buffalo sauce, and plant-based cheddar cheese with mashed chickpeas. Baked to perfection, it offers a spicy, cheesy, and hearty appetizer perfect for game day, parties, or casual snacking.

Ingredients

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Buffalo Chickpea Dip Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup vegan ranch dressing
  • ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
  • ½ cup plant-based cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the dip.
  2. Mash Chickpeas: Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly, then place them in a small baking dish. Use a potato masher to mash the chickpeas to your preferred texture, whether slightly chunky or mostly smooth.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Add the vegan ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and half of the plant-based cheddar cheese to the mashed chickpeas. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  4. Top and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining plant-based cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.
  5. Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite crackers, chips, or veggies. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Not Vegan? Swap chickpeas for shredded chicken to make traditional buffalo chicken dip. Use dairy ranch and cheddar cheese as desired.
  • Gluten-Free? Check that your vegan ranch and cheddar cheese are certified gluten-free for a safe gluten-free dip.
  • More Spice? Increase buffalo sauce or decrease ranch dressing to up the heat. Adding diced or canned jalapeño peppers also enhances the spicy kick.

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