Sunbeam LC6950 Variations, Hummus, 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, and drained, clove garlic, halved

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Variations

•Add crushed garlic to mayonnaise to make garlic mayonnaise.

•Add finely chopped gerkins, capers and parsley to mayonnaise to make a tartare sauce.

Hummus Makes 1 cup

400g can chickpeas, rinsed, and drained

¼cup tahini paste

¼cup lemon juice

¼cup water

¼cup olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

½teaspoon ground cumin

½teaspoon salt

1.Using the processing bowl fitted with the chopping blade, process all ingredients on speed 3 until smooth.

2.Transfer mixture into a bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

3.Serve with pita crisps or crackers.

Rocket, Chilli and Cashew Dip

Makes 2 cups (approx)

1 clove garlic, halved

1 large red chilli, seeds removed and sliced

4 cups wild or baby rocket leaves ½ cup olive oil

3 teaspoons lemon juice

²⁄³ cup unsalted toasted cashews

½cup grated parmesan cheese salt and pepper, to taste

1.Using the processing bowl fitted with the chopping blade, process garlic and chilli on speed 5 until chopped.

2.Add rocket, oil and lemon juice. Continue to process until just combined.

3.Scrape the sides of the bowl. Add cashews and cheese. Process until mixture is combined and finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper

4.Serve dip with crackers.

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