Mediterranean Feast

Mediterranean Feast: Hummus, Bulghur Salad, and Roasted Dijon Potatoes

Hummus:
serves 4
2 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, reserve 1/4 cup of liquid
1 Tbsp Tahini butter (sesame seed butter)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp cumin
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
olive oil for drizzling

Place beans in processor and add chickpea liquid,garlic cloves, lemon juice, tahini, and spices. Process. Keep processor on and little by little add the olive oil until the mixture becomes smooth. it should not be grainy. Serve immediately or refrigerate. 

Roasted Dijon Potatoes

Ingredients:
6 Red potatoes,unpeeled & diced in 1/2 inch pieces
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp parsley
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp paprika
2 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper

Method:
Preheat oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut potatoes and place in a medium bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix all together with a spatula.

Spread the potatoes evenly on the baking sheet and cook for 25 minutes or until potatoes are not went but a little roasted.

Bulghur Salad

Ingredients:

3 cups of chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup radishes, sliced
1/2 cup English cucumber, sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1/2 cup bulghur, softened
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Method:
In a small bowl, add 1/2 cup of bulghur and 1 cup of water and let soak for 30 minutes. (There is the option of cooking the bulghur, but since this is a cold salad I did not do this). Chop, slice and julienne the vegetables and add to a medium bowl. Add the bulghur to the salad and mix well. Make salad dressing on the side with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.

1. Chicca66 23 March 2010 at 22:18

   

   Hello Noelle, you’re right! Mediterranean cuisine is fabulous, just like this lunch!

   
   
2. Tippitappi 24 March 2010 at 09:46

   

   wow! this is awesome! welcome to VeganBlog!

   
   
3. Barbara 25 March 2010 at 17:52

   

   Oh my god..a real feast!!

   
   
4. Mariagrazia 3 April 2010 at 09:31

   

   Magnificent!
   Welcome here Noelle!
   This is my favourite food! Coloured, spicy, hot and tasty, accompanied by fresh vegetables!
   My compliments for your voice too!