A couple of weeks ago, after some drinks downtown while we were in the cab back to my neighbourhood - i thought i would like a grilled veggie sandwich from Ali-Babas - unfortunately it was closed. I kept thinking about this sandwich on and off and finally decided i would take the opportunity of all the great veggies in the supermarket to make my own. When i got there i thought i would try and make hummus too. I've made hummus before - its not exactly the most challenging this to make, but i did ask Jarred his secret. (which apparently is a lot of garlic and some spice i didn't have)
I only have a little indoor electric grill - so grilling all the veggies was actually quite a process, but i made quite a few knowing that i would be able to find other uses for them eventually. While i was grilling all the veggies - eggplant, zucchini, portabello mushrooms and sweet potatoes (i just used jarred roasted red peppers as the ones at the supermarket were expensive) i made the hummus.
Hummus is essentially only a couple of ingredients:
Chickpeas
Garlic (i didn't use too much as i was taking it to work)
Tahini (sesame seed paste)
Lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Simply blend these ingredients in a food processor - you can add a little hot water or olive oil if you're finding it too dry.
You can top it with whatever you want - but olive oil is essential. I topped my hummus with olive oil, red pepper flakes and sundried tomatoes. The first meal i made a wrap - like i had been craving with lettuce, tomatoes and olives - along with the hummus and veggies. I packaged up a bunch of it and took it to work, making little grilled veggie plates with pita wedges and salad. It was quite good cold - and probably better the second day.
Above:
My grilled veggie dinner/sandwich
Veggies
Lunch
All of the ingredients
Close up
Making hummus
Hummus ingredients
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