Sorrel humus for everyone down under plus other dips I love!
POSTED ON September 9, 2015
Finally, I’m posting a recipe that suits the change of season in the Southern hemisphere! I hope everyone there is enjoying the very first signs of spring. If you’re heading into fall you could tuck this away until next year or scroll down for more dips I love.
When I first read the title of this recipe in Sarah Britton’s book “My New Roots,” I wished I’d thought of such a brilliant idea. Sorrel has a delicious assertive lemony flavor and it makes sense to use it to brighten up a good, creamy humus. I do recommend choosing the smallest and most tender sorrel leaves for this recipe, as it can become quite bitter if you use the larger leaves. Sorrel is the perfect bright, bitter green to add to your diet when coming out of winter; it helps cleanse the liver after a the months of heavy, warming foods. More on spring cleansing and a tonic here.
Now, on to the dips. Over in my neck of the woods, there is an abundance of gorgeous late summer/early fall vegetables that make the perfect accampaniment to dips of any kind. These local vegetables only require a wash and perhaps the use of a knife to prepare; so its easy to create a pretty selection. Besides what’s pictured I’m also using sliced kohlrabi, green, purple and yellow beans and fennel. Here are a few dips I’m currently loving.
Or these pea dips I created for Healthy Eats
Sorrel Hummus
From My New Roots Inspried Plant-based Recipes for Every Season
(Potter) by Sarah Britton.
My wording is slightly different than what is printed in the book.
Sarah adds a touch of honey to balance out any bitterness the sorrel may give the humus. I suggest trying it without and then adjusting depending on the strength of your sorrel.
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 oz small sorrel leaves, roughly choped (about 3/4 cup roughly chopped)
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (about 1 15-ounce can)
1/4 cup tahini
Grated zest of one organic lemon
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons raw honey or pure maple syrup
Cold pressed olive oil for serving
Add garlic to the food processor and pulse to mince. Add remaining ingredeints and blend until smooth. Season with more salt if needed. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
POSTED IN appetizer, Gluten free, Side Dishes, Snacks
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Oh this looks gorgeous. I have got this book but now tried making the recipe yet. But I’ll be sure to add it to my ‘to make’ list now 🙂
Let me know if you make it Kimberly!
x
It’s so nice to have someone acknowledge all of us who are at odds seasonally with the majority of recipes published on the Internet. Yes, now I have to “dig up” all those “old” recipes I saved for our spring while now the food bloggers are enthusiastically promoting Halloween and (for us, out of season) pumpkins.
Yes! It’s hard when one cooks seasonally. Glad this is one you don’t need to save!
Amy x
Will have to give sorrel a chance in my next batch of hummus. Another great lemony zing to consider when making hummus is the cumin….I can’t eat it any other way.
Sounds delicious as usual.
Hi Amy,
I like this blog very much. You have good ideas and your recipes taste good. If the book out well in German? I come from Germany and the book would therefore prefer in German.
Thanks Julia
Hi Julia,
Thank you! Yes the book will be released in German, I’m just not sure when.When I know I’ll be sure to post it on my book page.
Amy x
Hi again Julia,
I just found out it will be publishes in Germany in fall 2016. Not sure what month yet!
Thanks!
Amy x
Hi Amy,
I do not know whether you have understood that. I meant the publication of your book,, At home in the whole foot kitchen “in the German language. Not Sahra Britton book!
Sorry whom I express myself not good, can not so good English. Thank you for your trouble.
Greeting Julia