Sardine and Bean Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 can sardines in oil, drained 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp minced garlic 2 tbsp chopped onion diced tomatoes Directions: Place the beans into a food processor and chop. Add the remaining ingredients, except the tomatoes, into a food processor [...]

Bruschetta

Bruschetta comes from the Italian “bruscare” meaning “to roast over coals.” Bruschetta consists of grilled bread, rubbed with fresh garlic and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Traditionally, the bread was baked in a brick wood fired oven until it was crispy and golden brown. At home, you can just use at grill, oven, or [...]

Edamame Hummus

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked edamame (steamed or boiled) 1 cup silken tofu 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin Directions: Place the cooked edamame into a food processor and process finely. Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. If desired, add salt, pepper, [...]

Hummus Recipe

Ingredients: 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained 2 – 3 tbsp minced garlic 2 to 3 tbsp tahini paste 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tbsp parsley leaves Pinch ground black pepper Pinch of salt 1/4 cup olive oil Directions: In a food processor, add the chickpeas and process finely. Add the garlic, tahini [...]

Sabra Hummus

My past encounters with hummus have been a rollercoaster ride. From what I remember, the first time I tried hummus was during my freshman year of college, at the dining hall. The experience left me confused. The texture was odd and it tasted kind of bland. I did not dislike it, but at the same [...]