Thursday, April 16, 2015

HUMMUS WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA AND CUCUMBER SALAD ENJOY DAN:

     HUMMUS WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA AND CUCUMBER SALAD by CHEF DAN
4 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 (15 Oz) can garbanzo beans
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon water
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2-teaspoon smoked paprika plus more for sprinkling
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoon sesame oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

HUMMUS:
Combine garbanzo beans, lemon juice, water, garlic, and 1 teaspoon paprika.
Place in food processor and blend until smooth.
Pour olive oil into feed tube over garbanzo bean mixture to make a smooth mixture.
Sprinkle with smoked paprika.
Season with salt and pepper.

SALAD:
1/2-unpeeled cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2-cup plain yogurt
1/2-cup feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon Turkish oregano
2 telephones olive oil
1 (8 Oz) jar sun-ripened dried tomatoes or 1 (6 Oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 package naan or pita bread

SALAD:
1.   Arrange cucumber slices on plate, season with a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
2.   Spoon yogurt over and sprinkle with feta cheese, mint and oregano.
3.   Place sun dried tomatoes in a bowl
4.   Arrange bowls of hummus, salad and sun dried tomatoes and plate with cucumber salad on a large platter.
5.   Garnish with lemon wedges.
6.   Toast naan or pita bread and serve with salad.

ENJOY DAN:                                                        

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