APPETIZERS
APPETIZERS
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Makes about 2½ cups (625 ml)
1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the
food processor. Add the parsley, lemon zest, salt and
garlic and process to chop, about 10 seconds.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat. Add
remaining ingredients and process until smooth,
about 5 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides
of the bowl as needed.
2. For serving, transfer hummus to a shallow bowl.
Make a slight indentation in the center of the dip
and fill with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sprinkle
the paprika and za’atar, if using, over the oil.
Nutritional information per serving [1 tablespoon (15 ml)]:
Calories 43 (41% from fat)
|
carb. 5g
|
pro. 1g
|
fat 2g
sat. fat 0g
|
chol. 0mg
|
sod. 138mg
|
calc. 11mg
|
fiber 1g
Serve this brightly flavoured dip with warm pita for a satisfying snack.
HUMMUS
¼
CUP (60 ML) FRESH ITALIAN
PARSLEY, LEAVES ONLY
½
TEASPOON (2 ML) LEMON ZEST
1¼
TEASPOONS (6 ML) KOSHER SALT
1
GARLIC CLOVE, PEELED
2
CANS [15.5 OUNCES (440 G)]
CHICKPEAS, DRAINED AND
RINSED
2
TABLESPOONS (30 ML) TAHINI
¼
CUP (60 ML) FRESH LEMON JUICE
¼
CUP (60 ML) WATER
½
TEASPOON (2 ML) GROUND
CUMIN
¼
CUP (60 ML) EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE
OIL, PLUS 1 TABLESPOON (15 ML)
FOR SERVING
1
⁄
8
TEASPOON (0.5 ML) PAPRIKA
(OPTIONAL)
PINCH ZA’ATAR (OPTIONAL)
6 TO 8 SMALL RADISHES (ABOUT 1
SMALL BUNCH), TRIMMED
1
LOAF SLICED RYE COCKTAIL
BREAD*
½
CUP (125ML) DILL BUTTER
(PAGE 7), SOFTENED
SEA SALT
Makes about 22 sandwiches
1. Fit the slicing disc into the work bowl of the food
processor. Fill the feed tube with the radishes and
slice.
2. Lay the slices of bread on a clean work surface.
Spread 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of butter on one side of
each piece of bread. Top half of the buttered pieces
with 3 radish slices and a pinch of salt. Top with
another piece of bread, buttered side down.
Continue with the remaining bread.
3. Halve the sandwiches on the diagonal and serve
immediately.
* If you cannot find cocktail bread, extra-thin–sliced
bread, such as Pepperidge Farm brand, is a good
substitute. Just cut each slice in quarters to make
them cocktail size.
Nutritional information per sandwich:
Calories 72 (56% from fat)
|
carb. 7g
|
pro. 1g
|
fat 4g
sat. fat 3g
|
chol. 11mg
|
sod. 198mg
|
calc. 10mg
|
fiber 1g
An elegant sandwich to serve for light lunch or afternoon tea.
DILL-RADISH TEA SANDWICHES