Hummus
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
•
1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and liquid reserved
•
1 garlic clove, cut in half
•
Juice of 1½ or 2 lemons
according to personal
preference
•
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
•
1¼ tsp ground cumin
•
75ml tahini paste
•
Salt
•
A little Cayenne pepper
Method:
1
Fit the Workcentre Blade into the Bowl.
2
Place all the ingredients (except the reserved chickpea liquid) in
the Bowl. Attach the Lid and Main Unit.
3
Blend in short bursts on speed 7, stopping from time to time to
scrape the sides of the bowl down with a plastic spatula.
4
Add some of the reserved chickpea liquid / lemon juice (if desired)
to aid processing and to suit personal taste.
5
Check the seasoning and serve in a bowl. Decorate the top with a
little cayenne and fresh coriander if desired.
Beefburger
Makes: 4 (Serves 2-4)
Ingredients:
•
400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
•
1 small red onion, (approx 110g) cut into 1" dice
•
1 garlic clove, cut in half
•
30g fresh parsley, stalks
removed
•
2 tsp ground cumin
•
2 tsp ground coriander
•
2 tsp harissa paste
•
1½ tbsp plain flour
•
Pinch of salt
•
1-2 tbsp sunflower oil
Method:
1
Fit the Workcentre Blade into the Bowl.
2
Pat the chickpeas dry with some kitchen paper.
3
Place the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, spices, flour and salt
into the Bowl. Fit the Lid and Main Unit.
4
Blend in short bursts using the Precise Control Trigger on speed 7
for around 30-40 seconds until fairly smooth. It may be necessary
to scrape the sides of the bowl down using a plastic spatula in
between bursts.
5
Shape into four patties. Place on a plate, cover with cling film and
refrigerate until needed.
6
Heat the sunflower oil in a non stick frying pan, add the patties
and gently fry for a few minutes on each side until golden.
Note: The mixture is quite firm. Do not add any liquid or the falafel
patties will be too soft.
g
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