WHITE BEAN HUMMUS

SERVES 1 CUP (250g)

2 shallots

2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil

1 1/3 cups (200g / 7oz) cooked butter beans

1 garlic clove

1 pitted date

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1 tbsp. tahini

1/2 tsp. salt

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 669kcal
Fat: 45g (6.5g S.Fat)
Carbs: 56.6g
Protein: 17.7g
Sugar: 9.6g
Sodium: 1200mg

METHOD

Cut the shallots in half, brush with 112 teaspoons of the oil, and grill for 2 minutes on their cut sides over direct heat. Then finish cooking them for 10 minutes over indirect heat, turning them over occasionally.

In a blender, combine the grilled shallots with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons water, and the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

HUMMUS POMODORO WITH WARM PIZZA CRUST

SERVES 4 TO 6 PORTIONS

FOR THE HUMMUS

(15oz./425g) 1 can white beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1 garlic clove

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 medium tomato, chopped

1/4 cup fresh chopped basil

Balsamic vinegar for drizzling

FOR THE PIZZA CRUST

1 lb. (500 g) pizza dough

All-purpose flour for rolling

Olive oil for brushing

Sea salt

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 520kcal
Fat: 38.1g (8.4g S.Fat)
Carbs: 40g
Protein: 5.6g
Sugar: 0.9g
Sodium: 627mg

METHOD

For the hummus: In a food processor, combine beans, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to a bowl. Drizzle with oil and vinegar and top with chopped tomato and basil. Serve with warm pizza crust, seasoned with salt and pepper.

For the pizza crust: Preheat the oven to broil.

Divide the dough into four equal parts. Roll each piece into a ball and roll out until about 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Brush both sides with oil and season with salt before placing on a baking sheet. Broil for 2–5 minutes, or until lightly browned, then flip with tongs and broil for 1–2 minutes more, or until puffed and lightly browned in spots. Serve warm with hummus and cut into triangles.