Breville BSB530XL manual Hummus, Pesto Sauce, Recipes, Ingredients, Method

RECIPES

Hummus

Makes approx 2½ cups

INGREDIENTS

2 x 15.5oz (440) can chick peas, rinsed and drained

2 cloves garlic

1⁄3 cup (80ml) warm water

¼cup (70g) tahini

¼cup (60ml) lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste Extra virgin olive oil, to serve

Fresh pita bread to serve

METHOD

1.Assemble the food processing bowl using the S Blade™.

2.Place chick peas, garlic, water, tahini, lemon juice and cumin into the processing bowl. Assemble lid to processing bowl.

3.Attach the motor body; select speed 13–15 and process until mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides of processing bowl with a spatula if necessary.

4.Season to taste.

Pesto Sauce

Makes approx 1½ cups

INGREDIENTS

2 cups (75g) firmly packed basil leaves (approx 1 large bunch)

2 cloves garlic

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1⁄3 cup (50g) pine nuts, toasted

½cup (60g) Parmesan cheese, grated

½cup olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

1.Assemble the food processing bowl using the S Blade™.

2.Place all ingredients into processing bowl in the order listed. Place lid on bowl. Attach the motor body; select speed 13–15 and process until all the ingredients are almost smooth. Scrape down sides of bowl if necessary.

3.Spoon into an airtight container and chill until ready to use.

TIP

Pesto will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. Pour a little extra oil over the top of the pesto and place a piece of plastic wrap on top of the pesto. This will prevent excess browning.

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