Saturday, August 20, 2011

Having a Nigella Lawson Morning

I have been in the mood for cooking this morning.  Perhaps its due to the supermarket delivery man appearing on our doorstep this morning.  Oh if you don't get your groceries delivered, I would highly recommend it.

Started out with making some toasted muesli, then moved on to this:

No Cook Hummus

6 cloves garlic, minced
5 tbsp tahini
Juice from 2 large lemons
1/3 cup olive oil, plus 1 tbsp (for browning garlic)
1/3 tsp salt
1/8 to 1/4 cup water
3 cans chickpeas (5 cups), drained and rinsed thoroughly



You don't need to use the most expensive brands - ya!
 Brown the garlic in a pan with 1 tbsp oil over medium hear for about 3 minutes.  In a large food processor, add the tahini, lemon juice, oile oil, salt, browned garlic and one cup of chickpeas.



Process the mixture until everything is mashed, then add another cup of chickpeas and process.  Reat until all have been added.  * Add some of the water if the mixture becomes too dry.  Blending should take place for several minutes, until the hummus is smooth and creamy.



Fresh buns, shaved ham, avocado and fresh hummus for lunch today!

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