‘Dips’ Archives
Tzatziki dip
Tzatziki is a creamy combination of youghrt, cucumber and garlic. It makes a refreshing appetizer that can be eaten on its own, with bread or as an accompaniment to meat, specially lamb. The thick, creamy texture of tzatziki, allows it to be used as a dip or spread. Ingredients 500g (2 cups) plain Greek-style yoghurt 1 [...]
Hummus Dip
Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 cup (250 g) cooked chickpeas or 310 g can chickpeas 1/2 cup (125 g) tahini 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup (5 ml) lemon juice pepper to taste Method 1 Drain and rinse chickpeas 2 Puree chickpeas in blender 3 Add Tahini, pepper, oil, garlic and lemon juice. Blend until [...]
Eggplant Dip
Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 eggplant (300 g) 2 tablespoons (40 ml) lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons ( 10 ml) olive oil 2 tablespoons (40 ml) tahini Method 1 Cut eggplant in half lengthwise and place on oiled baking tray, cut sides down 2 Bake at 180C for 20-25 minutes until tender, then cool 3 Place cooled [...]
Guacamole (avocado) Dip
Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 avocado, lightly mashed 1 spring onion, finely chopped 1/2 tomato, finely diced 1 tablespoon (20 ml) lemon juice 1 tablespoon (20 ml) sweet chilli sauce or 1 small chilli, finely chopped Method Mix all ingredients together. Texture should be coarse and chunky
Sun-dried tomato and ricotta Dip
Ingredients 11/2 cups (300 g) reduced-fat fresh ricotta cheese 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil Method 1 Place ricotta cheese, tomato, basil and olive oil in a bowl. 2 Season with salt and pepper. Mash with a fork to combine. 3 Serve