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Muhammara (Syrian Capsicum Dip) Recipe

Syrian Capsicum Dip - Zest Byron BayServes: 4-8
Cook Time: 40 mins
Prep Time: 20-30 mins

Ingredients

2 large red capsicum
1 tspn oil
1 long red chili
50g walnuts toasted
1½ tbspn Zest Moroccan Spice Paste
¼ cup (gluten-free) breadcrumbs
1½ tspn pomegranate molasses

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C.

In a prepared oven tray cover the capsicum with the oil and bake for 30mins, turning half way through the cooking time. Add the chilies to the capsicum in the tray, toss in the oil and bake together for a further 10 minutes or until the chili is soft.

Put the roasted veg into a bowl, cover with cling wrap and rest until cool.

Peel the skins and deseed. Add remaining ingredients and processor until smooth. Taste and season if necessary.

Serve with toasted lavosh.

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Nepalese Eggplant Dip Recipe

Nepalese Eggplant Dip - Zest Byron BayServes: 6-8
Cook Time: 30-45 mins
Prep Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

2 medium eggplants
4 cloves garlic
1 tbspn sesame seeds toasted
2 tbspn Zest Nepalese Spice Paste

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C.

On an open flame char the eggplants on all sides, turning for about 15mins.

Put eggplant and garlic on a prepared roasting tray and bake for about 15mins or until the vegetables are very soft. Take out and cool.

Peel the garlic and remove the skin from the eggplant. In a food processor blend until smooth. Taste and season if necessary.

Serve with soft bread.

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Easy Zest Indian Hummus Recipe

Indian Hummus - Zest Byron BayServes: 6-8
Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: n/a

Ingredients

400g tin chickpeas drained & liquid reserved
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp Zest Indian Spice Blend
2 tsp tahini
4 tbsp reserved liquid
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until the desired consistency used more of the drained chickpea liquid if necessary.

Serve with cut vegetables and breads.

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Sri Lankan Beetroot Dip Recipe

Sri Lankan Beetroot Dip - Zest Byron BayServes: 6-8
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

4 medium sized beetroots
1 tbsp oil
200g firm-set plain yoghurt
1 tsp Zest Sri Lankan Spice Paste (or to taste)
½ lemon zest and juice
1 tbsp chopped dill or chives
Salt & pepper

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Wrap the beetroots in foil and cover with oil, seal well and roast for 50mins or until tender (use a pointy knife and it should pierce the beetroot easily).

Cool for 10mins then put in a food processor with the other ingredients and blend until the desired consistency (it’s nice to have a little texture).

Season and serve with crisp bread.