Poischichade

Poischichade is a Provençal take on popular Arab dips like hummus and eggplant caviar, and, like hummus, calls for chickpeas (otherwise known as garbanzo beans). Let’s face it, no one bothers to cook them from scratch anymore, and instead most people just grab a can. Using precooked peas, this purée takes only a few minutes to make. Sweet with bell pepper and warm with chili, it makes an unusual dip for pita bread or accompaniment for grilled Merguez sausages.