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From Our Kitchen Cashew Nut Hummus with Sautéed Broccoli, Pine Nuts, Lemon, and EVOO
Recipe by Chef Kim Brennan
We like to serve this gorgeous dip with some grilled yoghurt flat breads on the side but if want to keep it vegan, selection of young vegetables and pickles for crudités also excellent option. A perfect, healthy starter designed for sharing.
Ingredients
CASHEW NUT HUMMUS
400g cashew nuts, soaked in water
for at least 4 hours or overnight
200ml olive oil
120ml water
Juice and zest of one lemon
3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
SAUTÉED BROCCOLI WITH PINE NUTS
1 large broccoli, chopped into small pieces
or pulsed in a food processor
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 tablespoons olive oil
Wedge of lemon for juice and zest
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
CASHEW NUT HUMMUS
In a blender or Thermomix, drain the soaked cashew nuts and add half of the olive oil and water, along with tahini.
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Gradually add the remaining olive oil and water, alternating between them until you achieve a creamy consistency.
Add lemon zest, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
Blend until well combined and smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
SAUTÉED BROCCOLI WITH PINE NUTS
In a medium-sized sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add chopped broccoli, minced garlic, and pine nuts to the pan.
Sauté for a couple of minutes until the broccoli is just al dente, and the pine nuts are toasted.
Dress with lemon juice, zest, remaining olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Remove from heat and set aside.
SERVING
Spread the cashew nut hummus in your medium Styleware Bowl.
Surround the hummus with the sautéed broccoli and pine nuts mixture.
Garnish with additional drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Serve with your favourite flatbreads (my favourites are yoghurt flatbreads, lightly grilled and brushed with garlic oil) but if want to keep vegan can use simple crackers or selection of young vegetables also super good.
