Slow Roasted Tomato Hummus Dip

We love hummus recipes, they can take on different flavors depending on the ingredients used and hummus is so versatile! It makes a perfect snack, appetizer, side dish, a delicious sandwich spread, a topping for some meals or even an ingredient in various preparations. This particular recipe is made with nourishing ingredients: fresh sesame seed butter created in the NutraMilk, roasted tomatoes and chickpeas -all packed with healthy nutrients for a delicious snack or starter!

INGREDIENTS

For roasted tomatoes

• 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

For hummus

• 2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed, peeled if you wish
• 1/2 cup sesame seed paste made with the NutraMilk
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 whole lemon, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2/3 cup slow roasted tomatoes
• 2 to 3 tablespoons water
• 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• To serve: what you like best or have on hand- pita bread, tortilla chips, fresh veggie, crackers

For sesame seed butter

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

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.
  • Set aside half cup for this recipe and store the rest for later use.

For slow roasted tomatoes

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the cherry tomatoes on the sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic, sugar, salt, thyme and toss well. Roast for 1.5 to 2 hours, tossing every 30 minutes, until the tomatoes are super caramely and shriveled and sweet. Remove and let them cool completely before adding to the hummus below!

For hummus

• Place hummus ingredients except water in the NutraMilk. Puree until the chickpeas break down and the mixture starts to come together.
• Drizzle in the water. Process it for a minute or two – just let it go! Once the water is in, the hummus should really start to get smooth – if you need a little more water, add it 1 tablespoon at a time.

• Drizzle in the olive oil. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if necessary.

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

Recipe inspired by How Sweet Eats.