Beetroot hummus with crispy zucchini chips

Beetroot hummus with crispy zucchini chips

Smooth and creamy chickpea dip makes for a great appetiser

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Cuisine:International
Cook time:2h:30m
Prep time:15m
Servings:10

Ingredients

200 gms beetroot

500 gms whole chickpeas

50 gms tahini

15 ml lemon juice

2 gms black pepper powder

10 gms round baby zucchini, sliced thinly

10 gms goji berries

Sunflower oil, for frying

Lemon salt to taste

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves, optional for garnishing

Method

1. Soak the chickpeas overnight in water. Drain the following day, and then transfer into a pot of water and boil for 2 hours and a half until softened.

2. In a separate pot, boil beetroot until softened. Once cooled, peel and cut into small pieces.

3. Transfer the chickpeas and beetroot into a food processor and blend with tahini, lemon salt, regular salt, lemon juice and salt until smooth.

4. Slice the baby zucchini thinly and fry until crispy. Drain the excess oil on a kitchen paper towel and then season with salt and pepper.

5. Transfer the hummus into a bowl, top with the fried zucchini and garnish with goji berries and coriander, if desired.

Chef Danilo Valla
Chef Danilo Valla
Chef Danilo Valla
He is the Executive Chef at Roberto's Ristorante, Dubai.

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