Sunday, 15 May 2011

Week 2- Time for HOMEMADE Roasted Capsicum Hummus!

Ingredients-
Chickpeas- 1 can of chickpeas
Chickpea liquid- ¼ cup liquid from the can of chickpeas
Lemon juice- 2 Ts Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Tahini paste- 1 Ts
Garlic- 1 ½ cloves smashed
1 Roasted Red Capsicum
Salt – ½ ts (to taste)
Olive oil- 2 Ts

Directions-
To roast capsicum, quickest way is to cut in half and place skin side up under the grill for 5 or so minutes untill slightly black and bubbly. Place into a glass bowl with glad wrap sealing the top for 3 min or untill ill has steamed its own skin off. Peal skin off under running water.

Drain and rince chickpeas from brine and set aside 1/4 can of brine/liquid. Squeeze the lemons and smash the garlic clove. Place all ingredients into your wizz stick contanier or food procesor. Blend untill desiered consistancy is reached. Drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle or paprika- or serve as below.

Remember , ALWAYS TASTE AS YOU GO . Seasoning is a personal thing !

Entree idea- Scoop out cherry tomatoes and fill with hummus then top with toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

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