Recipes
Rainbow dips with crunchy veg sticks (ve)
Rainbow dips with crunchy veg sticks (ve)
These vibrant and nutritious dips are not only a feast for the eyes but also for your health. Made from fibre-rich pulses, they are high in protein and packed full of flavour. Pair them with crunchy veg sticks for a delightful and guilt-free snack or appetizer that's entirely plant-based. Dive into the colorful world of wholesome ingredients and delicious flavors this!
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Lemon and garlic dip
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500 gred lentils
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1lemon juice and zest
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1 tbspoil
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1 tspgarlic powder
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1/4 tspturmeric
Simple hummus
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480 gcooked chickpeas
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1 tspsalt
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2 tspcumin powder
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2lemons juice and zest
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1 tspgarlic powder
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1 tbspoil
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150 mlcold water
Beetroot dip
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1simple hummus
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150 ggrated beetroot cooked or raw
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1 tspsmoked paprika
Chunky pea & mint dip
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400 gpeas cooked and cooled (from frozen)
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Small bunchfresh mint (or 1 tsp dried mint or mint sauce)
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2 tbspoil
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1lemon juice and zest
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1 tspsalt
Instructions
Lemon and garlic dip
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Put the cooked red lentils in a sieve and gently press with the back of a spoon to remove as much liquid as possible.
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Blend with the other ingredients using a food processor or stick blender to make a smooth and creamy dip.
Simple hummus
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Put all the ingredients into a bowl or food processor. Blitz with a stick blender or in the food processor until you get a smooth paste. Add the water gradually until you have a thick, silky, spreadable paste. You can add extra water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Beetroot dip
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Make the simple hummus as above. Add the beetroot and paprika and blend until smooth.
Chunky pea & mint dip
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Place all the ingredients into a food processor or blend in a bowl with a stick blender until smooth.
Notes
Top Tip: Serve with pitta bread and/or raw vegetable sticks. Breads can be high in salt so do check the label, and choose the best option or why not try making your own lower salt flatbreads or pittas. These dips are also perfect as for sandwich fillings too or jacket potato toppings.
