Sunbeam SM8900 Recipes, Pesto, cups fresh basil leaves approx 1 bunch, cloves garlic, Hummus

Recipes

Pesto

Makes 1 cup (approximately)

2 cups fresh basil leaves (approx 1 bunch)

2 cloves garlic

2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ cup pine nuts, roasted

60g pecorino or parmesan, grated Salt and pepper, to taste

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

1.Place the basil, garlic, juice, pine nuts and cheese in the processor bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Process on speed 2 until chopped.

2.With the motor operating, add oil through the feed tube. Continue processing until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Hummus

Makes 2 cups (approximately) 420g can chickpeas, drained

¼cup tahini

¼cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon water

¼cup olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

½teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper, to taste

1.Place all ingredients into the processor bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Process on speed 4 until combined and smooth.

2.Season with salt and pepper. Serve as a dip or spread.

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