Middle Eastern hummus plate with warm hummus masabacha, roasted vegetables and chicken kebabs
The Culinary Institute of America · 6 min video
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Ingredients
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- local red onions
- sumac
- pickled turnips
- traditional hummus
- tri-color carrots
- roasted delicatous squash
- cauliflower
- onions
- olive oil
- cumin
- coriander
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Greek yogurt
- ground coriander
- salt and pepper
- lemon juice
Marinate boneless skinless chicken thighs in Greek yogurt, a little ground coriander, salt, pepper and a good squeeze of lemon juice for at least four hours; the acid tenderizes the chicken.
- chickpeas
For the warm hummus, warm chickpeas with some of their liquid or a little water, briefly.
Warm hummus masabacha
- tahini sauce
- paprika
- parsley
Add tahini sauce (tahini, lemon juice, salt, a little olive oil), a pinch of paprika, another squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of olive oil and parsley; warm through and turn off the heat.
Spread traditional hummus as the base, drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of paprika; add the warm chickpeas, roasted vegetables and chicken kebabs.
Building the plate
Top with sumac red onions and pickled turnips and finish with more olive oil.
Toppings and the finished plate