Monday 24 October 2016

Hummus Crudité Platter

Hummus Crudité Platter 


Recipe:
Ingredients
4 tbsp tahini
4 tbsp good extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
juice from 1/2 lemon + more if needed
1 tsp pink himalayan salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 cans of chickpeas
1 small beet, peeled and roughly chopped
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
large handful of fresh coriander/parsley
water or chickpea liquid, enough to blend
1-2 tbsp of dukkah, to serve

extras:
a range of vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, radishes
crackers
fruit and berries, such as grapes, blueberries and strawberries
nuts
dark chocolate

Method :
Combine the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, spices and fresh coriander/parsley in a blender and blend to combine. Add the chickpeas a little bit at a time, adding water or chickpea liquid when needed.


When the hummus is smooth, taste it and adjust seasoning, then take half of it out and place in a serving bowl.


Add the chopped beetroot and smoked paprika to the remaining half and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl and garnish with dukkah, good olive oil and coriander/parsley.
Arrange all the veggies, crackers and hummus on a platter and enjoy!