May 18, 2020 / Lyn Jones / 0 Comments
serves 2
- 1 zucchini, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup soaked almonds, peeled
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 3-4 Tbsp tahini
- Rock salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup parsley
Method
- 1.Combine zucchini, almonds, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, cumin, tahini, salt and pepper in the food processor till smooth.
- 2.Add olive oil and pulse it again.
- 3.Now add the parsley in the end and finish with a quick pulse.
- 4.Garnish with some parsley.
- 5.Serve with crackers.
May 18, 2020 / Lyn Jones / 0 Comments
https://food.ndtv.com/recipe-black-bean-hummus-846629
Black beans come with a host of nutritional benefits. It is considered great for controlling blood sugar levels and is low on calories while being rich in proteins and fibre. This combined with protein-rich sesame seeds make for a wholesome, scrumptious dip that can be paired with anything you fancy. Try it with pita bread, vegetable salad or a mezze platter that you love! – serves 4
2 cups black beans, cooked
¼ cup olive oil, plus extra for topping
4-5 garlic cloves
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
1 Tbsp of curd (milk? – this recipe from India)
½ tsp of cumin powder
1.2 tsp of black pepper
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves to garnish
In a food processor or blender, mix the black beans, sesame seeds and garlic, and pulse until smooth. You can add a little water, if you find the mixture a little dry.
Add the cumin powder, black pepper powder, curd, olive oil and salt, and blend again until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl, and add the lemon juice. Mix well and check seasoning. Finish with a drizzling of olive oil and coriander sprigs on top. Serve with pita breads.