Buffalo Chickpea Dip Recipe
This Buffalo Chickpea Dip is a spicy, creamy, and smoky appetizer perfect for game days or casual gatherings. Made with hearty chickpeas, tangy buffalo sauce, and vegan ranch dressing, it’s topped with plant-based cheddar cheese and baked to bubbly perfection. This dip is vegan, flavorful, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Chickpea Mixture
- 1 15 oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup vegan ranch dressing
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup plant-based cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the dip.
- Mash the Chickpeas: Place the rinsed and drained chickpeas into a small baking dish. Use a potato masher to mash the chickpeas until they reach your desired texture, either chunky or mostly smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the vegan ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and half of the plant-based cheddar cheese into the mashed chickpeas. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining vegan cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture in the baking dish. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the dip warm with your favorite chips, crackers, or veggie sticks.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add extra buffalo sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the vegan ranch dressing is certified gluten-free.
- Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or tortilla chips for a variety of dipping options.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through before serving again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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