Appetizer for 4

Cajun Chickpea Fries

Name: Cajun Chickpea Fries
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpea flour; 1 1/4 cup water; 1/4 salt (optional); 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp oil; 1 tbsp cajun spice blend; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup raw cashews; 1/3 cup water; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 cup packed cilantro; 1 clove garlic; 2 tbsp pickled jalapeno; 1/2 tsp or more of salt

$3.00for 440 minServes 4

Seasoned chickpea flour forms chilled strips, while a creamy cashew, cilantro, lime, and jalapeno dip blends alongside.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.00

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.75 per serving$3.00 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup chickpea flour
1 1/4 cup water
1/4 salt (optional)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp oil
1 tbsp cajun spice blend
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/3 cup water
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup packed cilantro
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp pickled jalapeno
1/2 tsp or more of salt

Steps

Whisk the chickpea flour, 1 1/4 cups water, salt, garlic powder, oil, and Cajun spice in a bowl until smooth.
Spread the mixture into a 9-inch square pan and chill it for 30 minutes until firm.
Blend the cashews, 1/3 cup water, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, pickled jalapeno, and salt until creamy.
Cut the chilled chickpea mixture into fry-shaped strips and serve with the dip.