Beetroot Hummus & Broccoli Picnic Platter
Vibrant beetroot hummus served with fresh Broccoli Microgreens, crunchy vegetables and warm pita. A beautiful, shareable platter perfect for entertaining or a light snack.
Ingredients
- 400g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 150g cooked beetroot
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 20g Nim Greens Broccoli Microgreens
- 4 pita breads, warmed and cut into wedges
- 1 carrot, cut into sticks
- 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
- to taste salt and pepper
Method
Blend chickpeas, beetroot, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil in a food processor until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add 1–2 tbsp water if needed to reach a creamy consistency.
Spoon beetroot hummus into the centre of a large serving board or platter.
Arrange warm pita wedges, carrot sticks and cucumber sticks around the hummus.
Top the hummus with Nim Greens Broccoli Microgreens and a drizzle of olive oil.
Serve immediately.
Tip
Blend the hummus for at least 3 minutes for the smoothest, creamiest result.
Nim Greens Product Used
Nim Greens Broccoli Microgreens — 50g Pack
Keep remaining microgreens refrigerated and use within the date on your pack.
Keep your Nim Greens microgreens refrigerated and follow the storage instructions on your pack. Wash fresh produce as appropriate before use.
Nutrition & Wellness
Estimated values per serving, calculated from ingredient quantities using the FSANZ Australian Food Composition Database.
The Goodness in Your Greens
Discover the naturally occurring nutrients and plant compounds associated with the Nim Greens microgreens used in this recipe.
Broccoli microgreens are a source of vitamin C and vitamin K. Specific microgreens nutrient values vary with growing conditions.
Nutrient highlights are based on published research for the same microgreen species. Specific nutrient quantities in Nim Greens microgreens have not been laboratory verified and may vary by variety and growing conditions. This information is for general education and is not personalised dietary advice.
Made with Nim Greens
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Enjoy it with freshly harvested Nim Greens microgreens, locally grown in Berwick, Melbourne.
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