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APPETIZERS
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¼
cuP (50 ml) fresh ITalIan
Parsley leaves
½
TeasPoon (2 ml) lemon
zesT
½
TeasPoon (2 ml)
kosher salT
1
GarlIc clove
2
cans (each 15½ ounces
(439 G) ) chIckPeas
2
TablesPoons (30 ml)
TahInI
2
TablesPoons (30 ml)
fresh lemon juIce
2½
TablesPoons (40 ml)
waTer
½
TeasPoon (2 ml) Ground
cumIn
2
TablesPoons (30 ml)
exTra vIrGIn olIve oIl
makes 2 cups (500 ml)
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work
bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. Process the
parsley, lemon zest, salt, and garlic together, about
6 seconds. Scrape bowl and repeat. Add remaining
ingredients and process until smooth, about 1 minute.
Scrape bowl and process again to fully incorporate all
ingredients.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons (30 ml) ):
Calories 55 (49% from fat)
|
carb. 5g
|
pro. 2g
|
fat 3g
|
sat. fat 0g
|
chol. 0mg
|
sod. 163mg
|
calc. 13mg
|
fiber 1g
The food processor is a perfect tool for a creamy hummus .
HUmmUS
5
sPrIGs fresh cIlanTro
½
small vIdalIa onIon,
cuT InTo 1-Inch (2.5 cm)
PIeces
1
small GarlIc clove
1
small jalaPeño PePPer,
seeded
1
TeasPoon (5 ml) sea salT
1
Plum TomaTo, cuT InTo
1-Inch (2.5 cm) PIeces
1
Green hoThouse
TomaTo, cuT InTo 1-Inch
(2.5 cm) PIeces
1
yellow TomaTo, cuT
InTo 1-Inch (2.5 cm)
PIeces
½
TeasPoon (2 ml) fresh
lIme juIce
makes 2 cups (500 ml)
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work
bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. Place the cilantro,
onion, garlic clove and jalapeño into the work bowl and
pulse to chop, about 10 pulses. Add the salt, tomatoes
and lime juice and pulse to chop until desired consistency
is reached, about 8 to 10 pulses.
Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
For better consistency, drain in a strainer to remove
excess liquid.
Serve with your favourite tortilla chips.
Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup (50 ml) ):
Calories 13 (9% from fat)
|
carb. 3g
|
pro. 1g
|
fat 0g
|
sat. fat 0g
|
chol. 0mg
|
sod. 209mg
|
calc. 7mg
|
fiber 1g
Serve warm tortilla chips alongside this fresh and tangy salsa .
THREE TOmATO SALSA