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    Buffalo Chickpea Dip

    Modified: Jul 28, 2023 · Published: Feb 4, 2020 by Ashley

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    Buffalo chickpea dip in a bowl with wing sauce, celery sticks, and veggie chips alongside

    This post has been updated - it was originally compensated as part of my partnership with Stonyfield and may contain affiliate links. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

    Two of the most in-demand game day snacks have to be Buffalo wings and hummus. But why pick between spicy and smooth when you can have the best of both worlds?

    Bowl of buffalo chickpea dips with veggie chips and celery sticks for dipping

    This dip is fiery and addictive. It's extra smooth thanks to a dose of Greek yogurt, which also helps keep it much healthier than your typical bowl of dip.

    It's topped with crunchy celery, tangy blue cheese and an extra drizzle of wing sauce for an extra kick.

    Dipping a celery stick in a bowl of buffalo chickpea dip

    How to Make Buffalo Chickpea Dip

    This recipe seriously comes together in just minutes! You can make it ahead of time and stash it away in the fridge until you're ready to eat, or dive in right away.

    While you could make the Buffalo Chickpea Dip by mashing everything together with a fork or potato masher, I highly recommend using a food processor. It will whip everything together to make it nice and silky smooth.

    Rinse and drain your chickpeas and add them to the food processor along with the wing sauce, yogurt, and lemon juice. Let it process until smooth. If it's a little too thick, you can add more yogurt to help thin it out a bit.

    I like garnishing the top with some chopped celery, pieces of blue cheese, and an extra drizzle of Buffalo wing sauce.

    Now all you need to do is decide what you want to dip into this bowl of deliciousness!

    Dipping a blue tortilla chip into Buffalo chickpea dip

    What to Dip in Buffalo Chickpea Dip

    I have some favorite dippers for this dish, but really the sky is the limit!

    When I first made this dip back in 2014, I was sent a case of chips from Late July.

    Each variety was delicious, but my husband and I agreed that Red Hot Mojo was the perfect accompaniment for the Buffalo Chickpea Dip. It adds a bit of smokiness that really compliments the chickpea goodness. Sea Salt by the Sea Shore was a close 2nd.

    And we may have polished off an entire bag of Dude Ranch before I even finished chopping the celery garnish. Don't judge.

    7 varieties of Late July tortilla chips

    The Late July chips are great because they're all organic, non-GMO, 100% whole grains, lightly salted/low sodium, gluten-free, and peanut & tree nut free... and absolutely delicious! Most of the flavors are even vegan.

    And Late July is an independent, family-owned company that donates 10% of its profits to charity. What's not to love? To win some free Late July and Stonyfield products of your own, check out the giveaway details after the recipe below!

    Bowl of buffalo chickpea dip with celery sticks and veggie chips

    The last few times I made this dip, I opted for celery sticks (a natural choice to go with anything Buffalo-style), veggie chips, carrot sticks, and pretzels. We really like these Butter Snaps from Snyder's - they're a great shape for dipping.

    When I make this dip to go, I like to prep the dippers in advance. I'll often clean and cut the veggies and pop them into my favorite reusable bags in the fridge.

    Dipping a veggie chip into a bowl of buffalo chickpea dip

    This dip is also delicious used as a spread for sandwiches and wraps. It's so easy to put together and is always a hit, especially as part of game day appetizer spreads.

    My Buffalo Chickpea Dip was a favorite with the Stonyfield crew, and they even did some in-store demos of my recipe around the country. Pretty cool!

    What are your go-to game day snacks? I'd love to hear about them in the comments section below!

    Buffalo chickpea dip with veggie chips, celery sticks, and a bottle of wing sauce.

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    Bowl of buffalo chickpea dip with celery sticks and veggie chips

    Buffalo Chickpea Dip

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    • Author: Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Ashley Covelli
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 Servings 1x
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: No Cook
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    Two of the most in demand game day snacks have to be Buffalo wings and hummus. But why pick between spicy and smooth when you can have the best of both worlds?


    Ingredients

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    • 1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 3 tablespoons FRANK'S® REDHOT® BUFFALO WINGS SAUCE, plus more for garnish
    • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (I like using a whole milk variety)
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 stalk celery, diced, for garnish
    • 1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese, for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Place chickpeas, wing sauce, yogurt and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor. Purée until smooth.
    2. Place in a bowl, drizzle with more wing sauce and sprinkle celery and blue cheese on top. Serve with chips and/or fresh veggies for dipping. Would also be great smeared on a sandwich!

    Notes

    If you have time to chill this dip, it tastes even better!

    If using regular yogurt (not Greek), start with 2 tablespoons and add more if needed to make sure the texture of the dip isn't too loose.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 144
    • Sugar: 1.1 g
    • Sodium: 756.8 mg
    • Fat: 5.2 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 16.7 g
    • Fiber: 5.2 g
    • Protein: 8.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 7.6 mg

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    And now for the giveaway! Do you want to win your very own sampler pack of Late July chips PLUS coupons for free Stonyfield yogurt so you can make delicious dips in your own kitchen? Just leave a comment below telling me what your favorite party food is.  The contest will close on Friday, February 7, 2014 at 12 noon (Eastern Standard Time). One winner will be chosen via random.org and will be contacted via email to get mailing information. Good luck, everyone!

    UPDATE – The winner has been selected via random.org – CONGRATS to itzia!

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    Comments

    1. itzia

      January 27, 2014 at 12:05 pm

      my favorite party food is definitely chips and salsa.

      Reply
      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        February 07, 2014 at 12:40 pm

        Congrats - itzia! You're the winner of this giveaway. I will be emailing you shortly to get your shipping information so your prize package can be sent out 🙂

        Reply
    2. Missy

      January 27, 2014 at 4:14 pm

      My favorite party food is all the cheeses.

      Reply
    3. Joanne (eats well with others)

      January 27, 2014 at 9:07 pm

      I can't eat most of the stuff with buffalo stuff all over it, which is always SO SAD. Totally digging this hummus.

      Reply
    4. Lori H

      January 27, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      It's so hard to pick a favorite, but I really like bacon-wrapped water chestnuts.

      Reply
    5. southjerseymom

      January 27, 2014 at 11:20 pm

      Veggies and dip

      Reply
    6. Betsy

      January 28, 2014 at 11:40 am

      My favorite party food is smoked salmon dip or anything with goat cheese.

      Reply
    7. Emelie

      January 28, 2014 at 3:26 pm

      Easy party food= homemade bean dip and chips
      More difficult= stuffed mushrooms

      Reply
    8. All That's Left Are The Crumbs

      January 30, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      I pretty much love anything you can put on a cracker or a chip. We have really been into hummus lately, and are always looking for variations. This looks great, and I can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    9. Helen Rowland

      January 31, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      my favorite party food is chips and salsa!

      Reply
    10. D Schmidt

      January 31, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      My favorite party food is buffalo chicken dip!

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      Reply
    11. susitravl

      February 01, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      My favorite party food is jalapeno popper dip.
      myfoxypup(at)gmail(dot)com

      Reply
    12. Katie

      February 06, 2014 at 7:49 am

      Cheese!

      Reply
    13. Liz Thomson

      February 03, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      I LOVE this idea! Usually us vegetarians are left out of the buffalo dip party but not this time! 😉

      Reply
    14. Beth Lee

      February 03, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      This is going on the list for Sunday - how fun!

      Reply

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