Hummus
Hummus
Servings 2 People
Ingredients
- 1 c cooked chickpeas
- 8 cloves Roasted Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4 c olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Chill for 24 hours.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Place a large green leaf in a plate with a dollop of hummus on it. Garnish with slices of cucumber, slices of red onion, Kalamata olives and a lemon wedge. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with pita bread cut into triangles. Optional garnishes: feta cheese, tomato slices, sprouts and couscous salad.
Additional Comments:
To roast garlic: Place the garlic on a baking sheet and toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Bake at 350 until golden brown, aprox. 15 minutes.
Fried Eggplant Salad
Fried Eggplant Salad
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
- 4 large eggplant peeled and diced
- 1/2 cloves Roasted Garlic
- 3/4 c olive oil
- 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 c Basil finely chopped
Instructions
- The easiest way to make this salad is to deep fry the eggplant. It only takes a few minutes and the eggplant is evenly browned and tender.
- If you don't have access to a fryer, then you must sauté it. Turn the eggplant often to brown and get tender.
- Drain on a paper towel in a colander.
- Blend the garlic, oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor.
- Toss with eggplant and chill.
Notes
Great served on a bed of chopped lettuce and tomatoes. Use as a dip with garlic croutons or fresh vegetables. Makes a good spread on a sandwich or in a wrap.