Salsa Verde
Salsa verde is a super easy and healthy way to notch up the flavor of any dish. It's perfect with chips, topping a bowl, or as a marinade.
Total Time: 20 to 60 Minutes* |
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Servings: Approximately 6 |
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Plant-Based |
Hummus is a beloved, incredibly versatile dip. Great on raw vegetables, crackers or breads, or as a delicious topping to roasted meats and vegetables. This article teaches you how to make your own delicious hummus base, along with five delicious flavor variations.
*USING DRIED CICKPEAS?
Before cooking you will need to soak the beans:
QUICK METHOD: (1 hour)
Add the beans to a large pot and cover with several inches of water. Bring water to a boil and continue heating for 5 minutes. Remove beans from heat and let sit in the water for 1 hour.
OVERNIGHT: (8-24 hours)
If you have the time this is the preferred method. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with several inches of cold water. Let the beans soak overnight, 8-24 hours. The beans will expand so make sure there is enough water and the bowl is large enough.
*BOILING YOUR OWN BEETS:
- Place the beets in a large saucepan, add water to cover.
- Add the lemon juice or vinegar.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Place the saucepan under cold running water. Rinse until beets can be handled.
- Peel beets and set aside.
TIME SAVER:
You can alway use prepared cooked or pickled beets in a pinch!
This one is my personal favorite and very customizable – you can add as much or little 5-spice blend as you like.
CHINESE 5-SPICE BLEND:
Chinese 5-Spice blend originates from China, and typically includes a combination of cinnamon, fennel seeds, peppercorns, cloves, coriander seeds, cardamom and star anise.
TIP:
Niçoise, Kalamata, Castelvetrano, Lucques and picholines are all great choices for tapenade.
Each of these recipes is going to start off the same way – with the base – from there you can create your own original recipes or follow one of the five delicious recipes below.
Olive oil is the key to getting a great texture from your hummus. Try using flavored/infused oils.
KITCHEN TIP:
When adding additional ingredients to a hummus base, it's not so important to get a smooth blend - in fact keeping the ingredients more intact will add to the presentation. Additionally, you will not only be able to see the ingredients better, but their taste will remain more intact.
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