Thursday, June 26, 2014

Oven roasted Tomato Hummus

When you dry a tomato, it will loose some water and density of other component   increases. It adds into umami factor tomato has and  makes it irresistible.  This one might need bit more salt than usual.

Category :Vegan,  healthy fat, gluten free, Nut free
Preparation Time : 15 min.
Cooking Time: nil
Skill level : easy

Ingredients :

2 tbs tahini(I used Arrowhead organic sesame tahini)
1 tbs lemon juice 
1 ts olive oil or as desired(optional)
1 c oven roasted tomato
1 c boiled and drained garbanzo beans
salt as needed
Garnish:
 few leaves of parsley and a pita chip

1. Blend tahini and lemon juice (when you blend water and fat it gives fluffy and light texture tahini = fat, lemon = water)
2. If preferred, add olive oil, then blend a little more
3. Add the other ingredients and blend in to a smooth paste.
4. Garnish with olive oil and a sprig of parsley. 
5. Serve.