Tahini Vinaigrette
This recipe may be easily modified by using
a different flavor oil or vinegar.
Makes about ½ cup
3 garlic cloves
1tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2tablespoons tahini (see previous recipe)
1tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Place garlic in the work bowl of a Cuisinart® Mini Chopper or Food Processor; pulse on chop 5 times. Scrape the work bowl. Add the vinegar, tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Process until smooth, about 5 seconds. With the machine running, add the oil slowly, in a steady stream, through one of the holes in the recessed area of the lid or the feed tube. After all the oil has been added, process for an additional 10 seconds. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
Calories 70 (89% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 1g • fat 8g sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 80mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g
Hummus
Makes about 2 cups
1 garlic clove
1can (19 ounces) chickpeas (about 2 cups)
3tablespoons tahini (page 8)
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about ½ medium lemon)
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1⁄3 to ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Place the garlic in a Cuisinart® Food Processor fitted with the metal chopping blade. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the chickpeas, tahini, cumin, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and cayenne. Process until smooth. With the machine running, add the olive oil, through the feed tube, in a steady stream and process until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup):
Calories 150 (60% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 4g • fat 10g sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 75mg • calc. 24mg • fiber 3g