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 /  26 November 2020  

#  7 Tasty Dips To Make At Home  


Whether you’re into crisps or crudités, there’s nothing quite like a good dip when you’re feeling peckish – plus, they’re brilliant for packing in the nutrients, they’re also incredibly versatile, says food writer and SL contributor Chloe Scott-Moncrieff. From veg-rich varieties perfect for snacking to party dips best suited to small festive gatherings, here are some of her favourite recipes.  


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##  Muhammara 

 

Serves

 1 large bowl 

 



Difficulty

 Easy 

 



Total Time

 25 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    2 red peppers  

   1 large tomato  

   Half an onion  

   50g of breadcrumbs  

   1 tbsp of pomegranate molasses  

   70g of walnuts  

   Paprika (to taste)  

   Chilli (optional)  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Place the vegetables in a baking tray, drizzle with oil, season and roast.



 Step 2 

After approx. 20 minutes, when they’re cooked, remove.



 Step 3 

In a blender, mix the vegetables with the walnuts and pomegranate molasses. If it’s too thick, add a little more olive oil or water to help it thin out.



 Step 4 

Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, pepper and paprika. If you like heat, add some chilli.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Real Taramasalata 

 

Serves

 1 small bowl 

 



Difficulty

 Easy 

 



Total Time

 5 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    150ml of olive oil  

   1 garlic clove  

   200g of cod’s roe or any fish’s roe  

   Juice of 1 lemon  

   100g of breadcrumbs  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Soak the bread in 2 tbsp of water.



 Step 2 

In a blender, blitz the bread, roe and garlic clove with a sprinkling of sea salt. Season.



 Step 3 

Add the lemon juice at the end.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Butternut Hummus-Style 

 

Serves

 1 large bowl 

 



Total Time

 25 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed  

   1 400g tin of chickpeas  

   100g of sesame seeds  

   Half a garlic clove  

   1-2 tbsp of olive oil  

   A pinch of ground cumin  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Preheat the oven to 190°C-200°C. Place the cubed squash in a tray. Season. Drizzle with oil. Bake for approx. 20 minutes or until soft.



 Step 2 

First, blend the sesame seeds, olive oil and garlic together to form a paste. Blitz for up to a minute. Then add the squash, chickpeas and seasoning.



 Step 3 

Add more oil or 1 tbsp of water at a time if it’s too thick. You want a smooth consistency. Scoop into a bowl with a final glug of quality olive oil and ground cumin.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Baba Ghanoush 

 

Serves

 1 large bowl 

 



Difficulty

 Easy 

 



Total Time

 35 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    2 aubergines  

   1 tbsp of tahini  

   1 garlic clove  

   Juice of 1 lemon  

   A pinch of cumin  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Preheat the oven to 190°C. With a fork, spike the aubergines and hold them in the gas flame on the hob so they char. Alternatively, grill them for 10 minutes, turning now and again, so their skin blisters.



 Step 2 

Once charred and cool, pop in the oven to roast until the flesh inside is soft.



 Step 3 

When the aubergines are cooked after approx. 20-30 minutes, remove.



 Step 4 

Peel off the skin and place the flesh and garlic clove in a Nutribullet. Add the seasoning. Pour in enough olive oil to emulsify and make it creamy.



 Step 5 

To finish, stir in the tahini and lemon juice.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Smoked Salmon Dip 

 

Serves

 1 small bowl 

 



Difficulty

 Easy 

 



Total Time

 5 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    120g of smoked salmon  

   180g of cream cheese  

   20g of dill, finely chopped  

   Freshly ground black pepper  

   A squeeze of lemon or lime (optional)  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Slice the smoked salmon into small pieces.



 Step 2 

Mix with the finely chopped dill and cream cheese and pepper. If you wish, stir in some lemon or lime juice.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Skordalia 

 

Serves

 1 large bowl 

 



Difficulty

 Easy 

 



Total Time

 25 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    4 white potatoes or Maris Pipers, peeled and cubed  

   1 red pepper, sliced finely  

   3 spring onions, chopped  

   1 garlic clove  

   100ml of olive oil  

   Juice of 1 lemon  

   Salt and pepper, to season  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Blitz the garlic clove with the olive oil and lemon juice.



 Step 2 

When the potatoes are cooked (boil in hot water for 20 minutes), mash and mix with the olive oil until creamy. Stir in the spring onions, pepper and season with salt and pepper.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Avo &amp; Broadbean Mash Up 

 

Serves

 1 small bowl 

 



Total Time

 10 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    Half a garlic clove  

   150g of broad beans (can be subbed with edamame beans)  

   1 avocado, skin removed  

   1 handful mint, finely chopped  

   Juice and zest of 1 lemon  

   Sprinkle of feta (optional)  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Simmer the broad beans in a pan for a few minutes. When cooked, drain. Carefully slice the rind off the lemon.



 Step 2 

Smash up the avocado, squeeze the lemon juice in and season the mix.



 Step 3 

In a blender, blitz the broad beans, lemon rind and garlic together. If you need some extra water to make it creamy, pour it in 1 tbsp at a time. A glug or two of olive oil makes a delicious substitute.



 Step 4 

Season with salt, pepper and the chopped mint. Blitz again briefly. Mix with the smashed avocado. Finally, there’s the option to crumble in some feta, if you like.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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