Sesame Oil

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Carrot & Green Bean Hummus Plate with Sesame Oil

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 2 cups carrot, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 2 cups trimmed green beans, cut in half
• 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 3 tablespoons water
• Pita wedges, for serving

Method

1. Whisk the featured oil with the lemon juice and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrot, cut into ½-inch pieces and trimmed green beans, cut in half. Cook for 3 minutes, then add ¼ cup water, cover and cook for 8–15 minutes, until tender. Uncover to evaporate excess water.
3. Blend the chickpeas, tahini, water and half the seasoning mixture until smooth. Spread on a platter.
4. Top with the cooked vegetables and remaining seasoning mixture. Serve with pita wedges.