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Roasted Cherto™ Gourmet Cherry Tomatoes and Eggplant Hummus

Sep 7, 2021

Roasted Cherto™ Gourmet Cherry Tomatoes and Eggplant Hummus

The roasted, juicy Mucci Farms Cherto™ Gourmet Cherry Tomatoes are what really brings this hummus to life. Bursting with caramelized sweetness and mixed with the smooth earthy flavours of tahini and roasted eggplant. It’s a party in your mouth!
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Appetizers, Snack
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Mucci Farms Mini Eggplant diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp Smoked Salt or sea salt
  • 1 (255g/9oz) clamshell Mucci Farms Cherto™ Gourmet Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 can (540ml) Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup Tahini
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Za’atar seasoning optional
  • olive oil to drizzle

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F
  • In a medium bowl, combine diced eggplant with 2 tbsp. oil and salt. Arrange in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Roast on bottom rack for 12-15 minutes until soft and tender.
  • Halve Mucci Farms Cherto™ Gourmet Cherry Tomatoes and toss with 1 tbsp. oil. Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish. Roast on top rack for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, add eggplant, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. Process until smooth.
  • Spoon hummus into a bowl and top with roasted Cherto™ Gourmet Cherry Tomatoes, a liberal drizzle of olive oil and sprinkling of Za’atar seasoning. Serve with pita, pita chips and/or assorted veggies.

Notes

Recipe contributed by #HalfYourPlate friend Mucci Farms for the International Year of Fruits and Veggies
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