February 10, 2022
Egyptian Hummus
Egyptian Hummus
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 cups chickpeas (15 oz can), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup wine red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh mint
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, raw
- 1/4 cup shelled walnuts, raw
- 1/4 cup almonds, raw
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts, raw
- 1/8 tsp thyme
- 1/8 tsp caraway seeds
- 1/4 tsp coriander seeds
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup black or green olives, pitted or with pits
- 1 preserved lemon, chopped into pieces (optional) or a squeeze of lemon juice
METHOD
- Mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher.
- Stir together the olive oil, red wine vinegar and tahini and then mix in with the chickpeas.
- Toast all of the nuts in a skillet on medium heat. Stir often, careful not to burn. Should take about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Finely chop parsley and mint in a food processor and then add the nuts and coarsely chop the nuts. Add herbs and nuts to chickpea mixture.
- Mix the remaining spices into the chickpeas. Top the hummus with olives and either chopped, preserved lemons or a good squeeze of lemon juice.

Ingredients ¼ cup sesame oil, divided 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups riced cauliflower (see Tip) 1 pound large shrimp (31-35 count), peeled and deveined 3 cups broccoli florets 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, sliced 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon rice vinegar ½ teaspoon ground pepper Instructions Step 1 Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large flat-bottomed carbon-steel wok or large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add eggs and cook, without stirring, until fully cooked on one side, about 30 seconds. Flip and cook until just cooked through, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Step 2 Add 2 teaspoons oil to the pan; heat over high heat. Add cauliflower in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Step 3 Add 2 teaspoons oil to the pan; heat over high heat. Add shrimp; cook, stirring often, until just opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the cauliflower. Step 4 Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan; heat over high heat. Add broccoli, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce (or tamari), water, vinegar and pepper. Bring to a boil; boil for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat. Stir in the reserved eggs, cauliflower and shrimp. Step 5 Season well with salt, pepper, and any optional spices. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 25minutes Serves: 4 Nutrient Value (per serving): Calories: 309cal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Carbohydrates: 10g |


