Well I have survived getting all four of my wisdom teeth out. The night before the operation, I had a bunch of friends come round for dinner. We had an awesome feast of which I will blog about later (when I don't feel more sleepy) but I needed to make a dip for everyone to snack on before dinner.
As I was going through the vegetable box in my fridge I found 2 small beetroot in the bottom that I had forgotten about. What was I going to do with them? They were going a bit soft and were probably not going to last until after my teeth were better - so I decided to boil them up and see what sort of beetroot dip I could make.
While peeling the beetroot (after I cooked them), I vowed I would never buy beetroot again - it squirted all over a tshirt and the bench and everything was tinged pink. Everyone loved the dip so much though (and it wasn't hard to make) that I may have to rethink my "no beetroot" decision.
So here is my version of beetroot hummus - it was devoured by everyone (even the more skeptical omni's that made up my dinner guests). This dip does not require any extra oil. Using warm chickpeas creates a smooth texture without the addition of any extra oil.
Beetroot Hummus
2 small-medium beetroot
2 cloves garlic - peeled
1 1/2 cups cooked WARM chickpeas
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp tahini
1 tsp cumin
reserved chickpea cooking liquid OR warm vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste
Cook the beetroot in a saucepan of salted water until tender (mine took about 1/2 hour). Allow the beetroot to cool and then peel and chop into largish chunks.
In a food processor, process the garlic. Stop, scrape down the sides and process again. Add the chickpeas, beetroot, lemon juice, tahini, cumin and enough reserved chickpea liquid to allow the mixture to blend easily. Add salt and pepper to taste and add more liquid to achieve desired consistancy. **The dip will firm up a lot when it cools so make it runnier than you think you need to**
Scrape into a serving dish or container and allow to cool completly in the fridge before serving.
Garnish with parsely.
And here is me a few hours after my surgery
with an ice pack on my face.
with an ice pack on my face.
11 comments:
Oh, I remember getting my two top wisdom teeth out--looked like a chipmunk for a few days! You seem to be handling it really well--good for you! Hope things are back to normal soon.
And the hummus looks terrific (and what a gorgeous color!)
I hope you heal quickly! The dip is a fabulous color and I can't wait to try the recipe.
Oh my! That looks really fantastic! Have to write that one down. Hope the mouth is back to normal soon.
that dip has the most beautiful color for a food, ever!!!
Your beetroot hummus sounds/looks delish, I might try it out.
And sorry to hear about your wisdom teeth, isn't dental work a pain!
Feel better soon! You look pretty exhausted in that picture.
The beetroot hummus has the most amazing colour, it's neon!
You must be glad it's all over - hope you're all better soon!
That beetroot hummus is sooo pretty!
oh no! eek on the wisdom teeth! i hope you're all better soon! i am lucky to have wisdom teeth that don't have to be removed - although i think i've earned their keep since i've had a total of 11 other teeth yanked out over the years! ahahahaa!
your beetroot dip looks so pretty, Georgia! i must give it a try - and i love chickpeas & i super love beets! and yes, warm chick peas make for some seriously smooooooth dip! hooray! :D
awww...happy healing, little lady! you look super adorable with your ice pack. i'm supposed to have my wisdom teeth out, but am way too scared to make an appointment. anyway, your dip looks wonderful! i love beets...but they are a mess, for sure! feel better soon :)
Ouch! I hope you are feeling better soon. Awesome idea on 'soft' foods that taste so great, they will undoubtedly make you feel better. :)
You're probably not very comfortable but you look really peaceful in that pic.
The hummus is a beautiful color. I have to make it for that reason alone.
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