Love Dip With Tortilla Chips And Crudites Food

"LOVE" DIP WITH TORTILLA CHIPS AND CRUDITES

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium-high until fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in salt and scallions. Fold in relish; garnish with scallions. Serve with chips and crudites.

SPICY BUTTER BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Blitz the butter beans in a food processor with the lemon juice, sesame oil, dried chilli flakes, garlic, herbs and some sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• (If the paste seems a little dry, add a splash of water or some of the liquid drained from the tin).
• Spread the butterbeans on to toasted bread or use as a dip for grilled soft tortillas, vegetable crudités, breadsticks, crisps or tortilla chips.

EDABROCCAMOLE (AKA EDAMAME, BROCCOLI, & AVOCADO GUACAMOLE)

Steps:

• Simmer the peeled edamame in boiling water for 2 minutes or until soft (alternatively, microwave the beans with a few tablespoons of water on high power for 2 minutes); Drain.
• Blanch the broccoli in rolling boiling water 30 seconds to 1 minute; Drain; (I didn't use the broccoli in my version so I can't vouch for how it tastes in there; I love broccoli, though, so probably it's great!).
• In a food processor bowl fitted with the steel blade, place the scallion, red onion, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, tomato, and cilantro; pulse until all ingredients are finely minced.
• Now add the broccoli and edamame; pulse on and off until well incorporated.
• Last, add the roughly chopped avocado to the above mixture (don't toss that pit!) and pulse until combined but not completely pureed; preserve some of the chunky avocado texture.
• Taste for seasonings, adding salt and pepper, and perhaps more lime juice; I also like to fold in the cumin and oregano, although these were not included in the original version.
• Chef's notes: “Edamame” are green soybeans; I find them in the frozen foods section at the grocery store; To forestall the inevitable browning that happens with avocado dishes, slot the avocado pit into the container with the dip; also, place a layer of plastic wrap directly on top of the dip in whatever container is holding it to minimize oxygen exposure until you’re ready to serve, or for the duration of time it’s stored in your refrigerator.

CRUDITES AND DIPS

Steps:

• Make sour cream dip
• Lightly mix together all the ingredients. Don't over-stir, as the dip becomes runny quite quickly. This can be prepared the day before the party and kept in the fridge.
• Make kid's guacamole
• Put the avocado, mayonnaise, and cilantro in a food processor and whiz until smooth. Turn into a serving bowl and stir in the sour cream. Push the avocado pits into the mixture to prevent discoloration, Remove before serving. This will keep in the fridge for up to a day.
• Make hummus
• Put the chickpeas and lemon juice in a blender and work to a smooth purée. Add the tahini paste, olive oil, and garlic and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides and add the boiling water. The consistency should be fairly loose and light. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, spoon into bowls and drizzle with a little olive oil. Will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
• Make tomato salsa
• Quarter and core the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Finely chop the tomatoes and put into a bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and combine. Keep at room temperature until ready to serve. This will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

LOVE DIP (CENTRAL MARKET) RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese with a mixer on med-high until fluffy, about 1 min. Beat in salt and scallions. Fold in relish, garnish with scallions. Serve with chips and crudites.