Name: Mango Red Paprika Hummus
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp sesame seeds, (dry roasted); 1 tsp cumin seeds, (dry roasted); 1 1/2 cup chickpeas, (cooked (boiled)); 1 medium sized Alphonso mango, (peeled and roughly chopped); 1/2 tsp red paprika; salt (as per taste); 1 lime, (juiced); 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, (or a bit more)

I love dips dearly, hummus and salsa being my absolute favourite. Mango season means making mango salsa every other day in this household and chips are always welcome but I don’t really even need any accompaniments with it. I eat dips by spoonfuls tbh! But I had never thought of adding mango to hummus so I was very skeptical before attempting mango hummus the first time. Also, I know I am quite behind in blogging all the mango recipes I made this Summer as the mango season is almost over in most parts of our country. But if, like me, you keep stash of mango cubes in the freezer for rest of the year then you are in luck and can still make this delicious hummus in any season for that matter (read recipe notes)!

This hummus is full of healthy ingredients and contains good fat from mango and olive oil. The hummus doesn’t require using Tahini which means you already have all the basic ingredients in your pantry. I use dry roasted sesame seeds instead of Tahini. The dry roasted cumin and red paprika lends a great depth of flavour to the hummus. I love serving it with multigrain lavash or as a spread on toasted whole wheat bread.

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend (while I sulk because I work Saturdays ?) with a bowl of this luscious mango hummus in one hand and a book in the other. Enjoy!

Mango Red Paprika Hummus

Course

Appetizers

Cuisine

Middle Eastern

Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

2 Tbsp sesame seeds, dry roasted
1 tsp cumin seeds, dry roasted
1 1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked (boiled)
1 medium sized Alphonso mango, peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 tsp red paprika
salt as per taste
1 lime, juiced
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, or a bit more

Course

Appetizers

Cuisine

Middle Eastern

Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

2 Tbsp sesame seeds, dry roasted
1 tsp cumin seeds, dry roasted
1 1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked (boiled)
1 medium sized Alphonso mango, peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 tsp red paprika
salt as per taste
1 lime, juiced
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, or a bit more

Instructions

In a fry-pan heated on a medium high heat, add sesame seeds and cumin seeds. Reduce the heat and let it dry roast until they slightly change their colour (about 5-7 minutes) to pale brown.
In a blender or food processor jar add all the ingredients and blend on high speed until smooth. If needed, add a bit more olive oil to bring everything together.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and sprinkle a pinch of red paprika on top. Serve with nachos, lavash, toasted bread or veggie crudités. Keeps well stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Recipe Notes

For this recipe, frozen mango could be used as well. Just thaw the mango until it reaches room temperature and it's ready for hummus.

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So I made some Caprese skewers.. They are so dang cute! Of course there is absolutely no need of a recipe to make them. It’s just cherry tomatoes, basil leaves and Mozzarella cheese on thrown together on a stick seasoned with salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. That simple! Making these is a child’s play and they’ll rock any party! It can be served as an appetizer or as a last course with favorite cocktail or wine! 😉

I served these skewers with spinach walnut pesto.. Hmm… seems interesting?! Require a recipe for another quick pesto? Then read on.. I have told time and again that pesto is my fave. It is so versatile. I made a big enough batch for only 2 of us in the house and served it with these skewers, made dinner with some spaghetti, threw some in my breakfast omelet and made some grilled cheese for lunch. Phew!

So let’s get down to the recipe business!

Caprese Skewers:

Ingredients:

cherry tomatoes, halved
fresh Mozzarella balls
basil leaves
extra-virgin olive oil
balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, as per taste

Directions:

Skewer the cherry tomatoes alternating with basil leaves and Mozzarella balls. Once they are all skewered, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and serve alongside spinach walnut pesto.

Spinach Walnut Pesto

Ingredients:

3 cups spinach leaves
2 cloves fresh garlic
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted or untoasted (I’m lazy & used untoasted)
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 cup olive oil to begin with, add more as and if required

Directions:

Blend all the ingredients in a food processor till smooth puree is formed. Add more olive oil as and if required. Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate up to 4-5 days.

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Tag: appetizers

Mango Red Paprika Hummus {Healthy & Low-fat}

Caprese Skewers & Spinach Walnut Pesto