Sun Dried Tomato And Chickpea Spread Food

CHICKPEA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon each olive oil and oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Add a 14-ounce can chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. Season with salt. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes before serving.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND CHICKPEA SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas. You don't want purée. You still want chunks, don't you?.
• Add the rest of ingredients.
• Mix well.
• Put in the refrigerator and let sit for a couple of hours, to let the flavors combine.
• Use as you would use hummus, or use it as a sandwich spread.

CHICKPEA, AVOCADO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cabbage, chickpeas, olives, Sundried tomatoes and avocado into a large bowl.
• Dressing----------.
• Blend spring onions, parsley, salt and olive oil.
• Pour over salad ingredients.

CHICKPEA SPREAD

Steps:

• Brush the onion slices with a little olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper. On a hot griddle pan or in a cast-iron skillet, grill until tender and slightly char-marked.
• In a food processor, combine the grilled onion, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, shallots, basil, and cumin. Pulse into a chunky purée. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, then the lemon juice. The mixture should be quite smooth.
• Transfer to a large bowl and add the Chickpea Confit. Fold together to blend. Return to the food processor in batches, and purée until the mixture is smooth and thick. Season to taste with pepper and salt (if the sun-dried tomatoes are very salty, you may not need much). The texture is a matter of taste; if it is very thick, add a little more olive oil to yield a creamier result. Well covered, the spread will last for at least a week in the refrigerator.
• For two different textures, puree half the spread until very smooth and pale, and leave the other half chunky.
• If you refrigerate the spread overnight, you can return it to a nice creamy texture by rewhipping in the food processor (pulse on and off for 1 minute).
• The Wedge: Cut a small triangle of pita and smear with Chickpea Spread. Top with a pinch of crumbled feta and some sliced scallions, picked sprigs of parsley or dill, and a few slivers of olive.

SUN DRIED TOMATO AND CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine in food processor, and chill several hours to let flavors blend.

SHIRA'S SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• Cover the tomatoes in boiling water for about 30 minutes.
• Squeeze dry and then slice on a cutting board.
• Put them into a food processor with the garlic and basil and process for a minute or two.
• Add the vinegar.
• Start adding water, one tablespoon at a time, while the machine is running.
• The mass should start to turn into a deep red paste.
• Add one tablespoon of oil.
• Taste and then add the salt and pepper as needed (some brands of dried tomatoes are very salty).
• You may need more water to make it spreadable.
• Spoon into a glass jar, pressing down with a spoon and then pour olive oil over top to keep out the air.
• Always make sure that the top is covered with olive oil.
• Keep refrigerated.
• Shira says:.
• I buy the tomatoes in the shuk (outdoor market), it pays to shop around because they can be quite expensive.
• I have also made this with lemon juice instead of vinegar but I think it spoils faster.