Basketball Veggie Platter with Squash Hummus Dip

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

INGREDIENTS

For sesame seed butter

• 2 cups (220g) raw sesame seeds (white or brown)
• ¼ tsp pink Himalayan salt (optional)

For hummus dip

• 2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin or butternut squash
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup sesame seed butter made with the NutraMilk
• 5 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce or chili pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. salt

For basketball platter

• 4 large carrots, cut into 2-inch slices
• black olives, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

• For sesame seed butter

• Place sesame seeds and salt in the NutraMilk container.
• Press Butter cycle, set 15-16 minutes.
• • Press Start.
  • Open container lid. If, necessary, set for an additional 1-2 minutes for a creamier butter.
  • Take out butter and store in container.

• Add all squash hummus ingredients in the NutraMilk and press ¨Mix¨ until creamy and smooth.
• Add a layer of the dip to the serving platter.

• Arrange carrots and olives as shown on photo creating a basketball shape. Enjoy!