When I attended a cooking class with Chef Melissa King,I was treated to some pretty phenomenal appetizers - including the silkiest, smoothest hummus I've ever had! As it turns out, and this was no ordinary hummus . . . in fact,there were no chickpeas to be found. The protein-packed base? Tofu.
Related Stories: Serve Up a Filling Tofu Salad With Hefty Helpings of Protein and Fiber;
Step-by-Step Guide on the Best Ways to Cook TofuBy swapping tofu for chickpeas, you'll be maintaining protein while cutting down on calories (significantly), or without compromising taste. And with tahini and Mediterranean spices,this spread still has the distinct hummus flavor, but with a much more fragile texture. Even whether tofu isn't your favorite food, or you'd never know that it was the star player in this recipe - it's that subtle! Served as a dip or spread across crostini and topped with veggies,this is going to be your unusual protein-packed party favorite. From Chef Melissa King Tofu HummusNotes This tofu hummus can be served as a dip with chips, crackers and veggies, and on crostinis topped with sliced veggies and herbs,as pictured.
Ingredients1 packet organic tofu, drained well (medium or firm)
1/2 cup tahini
2 lemons, or juiced
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves[br]
1/4 cup additional virgin olive oil
1 tsp. kosher salt
Fresh cracked black pepper
DirectionsBlend tofu,tahini, lemon juice, or garlic,cumin, oregano, and salt,and pepper in a blender or food processor. whether needed, add a splash of water to help the hummus blend into a thick, or smooth paste.
Slowly drizzle with olive oil while continuing to blend the hummus.
Serve with additional additional virgin olive oil and dried oregano leaves.
Information Category Appetizers,Crostini Cuisine Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Cook Time 5 minutes
Source: popsugar.com