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| The finished delight..ready for anything |
Right now hommus/hummus/hommos is ahead of the pack for any summer ( well year round really) dining, way ahead of any salsa or cheese dip in USA.
It is very versatile and so very easy to make at home.
( the BEST EVER recipe & HOW TO PHOTOS is in my first recipe book Recipes for Success http://www.amazon.com/kindle under the heading The Great Granny Diet VOL 1)
I am not going to post the recipe here, I just want you to know that a combination of any dried and cooked beans, along with fresh garlic, citrus juice (you may use lime, lemon, grapefruit and even orange), olive or grape seed oil, and roasted nut butter ( orig. it used tahini which can be difficult to source, so use roasted almond, cashew or even peanut butter if there are no allergies in your home).
This may also be made with raw nut butters for a lighter flavor, in that case I would add some fresh herbs eg. rosemary, basil or oregano.
ALWAYS TRY AND USE SEA SALT..it has less sodium and the other flavors shine.
It is not just for dipping pita or or bread in:
TRY IS AS:
1) A Vegan substitute for cream cheese in any savory recipe
2) Great in place of pesto in any pasta dish
3)Add to any steamed vegetables before serving
4) Dilute with hot (boiled) water and use as a salad dressing
5) Mix with potatoes for double baked potatoes in place of cheese
6) Use in any Vegetable paella dish in place of aoli (also great with French Fries)
7) Makes a great and more nutritious garlic bread, split a French loaf and smother, then wrap in foil and bake in hot oven.
8) Fabulous on any Veggie burger
9) Serve with any grilled veggies
10) dilute for pouring with hot boiled water or citrus juice, allow to cool before using.
(this is great with salads)
11) use as a base for any rustic tart..smother the base of the tart then add the roasted vegetables and bake in hot oven
12) For a dairy-free Pizza pie.. smother the pizza crust then layer with fresh tomato slices and red onions, sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper and olive oil..bake in very hot oven and just before serving drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and shredded fresh basil leaves.
13) great for dipping blanched cauliflower and broccoli (sorry but in hot summer months I don't like these veggies served raw) & carrot/celery sticks
14) Smother mushrooms or fresh tomato halves and quickly bake in a hot oven
If you DO eat meat, try this spread on any roasted meat or fish..add after the item is cooked or it will burn and scorch
Also this is great on any grilled cheese sandwich..sort of a take off of an Elvis Sandwich without the bacon and banana
Just remember to make and use the bean dip within a week of making, always keep it on ice in hot weather and if it is stormy & humid as it is now in LA use it within 4 days.
As I am lactose intol. but love flavored food I like to use Hommus wherever I can..there is really no end to it's uses..so don't just keep it for tailgate parties and please, please, please MAKE IT YOURSELF, at home.
YOU MAY USE THE FOLLOWING BEANS/LEGUMES
Chickpeas
Pinto Bean
Black Beans
Dried Fava Beans
Black Eyed Peas
Kidney beans (red & white)
IF ADDING ANY OTHER VEGETABLE TO THE MIX, ALSO EAT WITHIN 4 DAYS OF MAKING:
ROASTED BELL PEPPERS
ROASTED GARLIC
ROASTED ONION
PARSLEY
CILANTRO
When adding any pre-ground spices, add these to the beans as they cook DO NOT ADD ANY PRE-GROUND SPICES TO THE MIX AFTER COOKING..as this might cause severe food poisoning.
CORIANDER
TURMERIC
CUMIN
CURRY
GARAM MASALA
Have a safe and enjoyable summer and eat more Beans.. THE ORIGINAL SUPERFOOD
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