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RECIPES
PESTO SAUCE
Makes approx 1½ cups
INGREDIENTS
2 cups (75g) firmly packed basil leaves (approx 1
large bunch)
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1
⁄3 cup (50g) pine nuts, toasted
½ cup (60g) Parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD
1. Assemble the food processing bowl
using the S Blade™.
2. Place all ingredients into processing
bowl in the order listed. Place lid on
bowl. Attach the motor body; select
speed 13–15 and process until all the
ingredients are almost smooth. Scrape
down sides of bowl if necessary.
3. Spoon into an airtight container and
chill until ready to use.
TIP
Pesto will keep in an airtight
container in the refrigerator for a few
days. Pour a little extra oil over the
top of the pesto and place a piece of
plastic wrap on top of the pesto. This
will prevent excess browning.
HUMMUS
Makes approx 2½ cups
INGREDIENTS
2 x 15.5oz (440) can chick peas, rinsed
and drained
2 cloves garlic
1
⁄3 cup (80ml) warm water
¼ cup (70g) tahini
¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Extra virgin olive oil, to serve
Fresh pita bread to serve
METHOD
1. Assemble the food processing bowl
using the S Blade™.
2. Place chick peas, garlic, water, tahini,
lemon juice and cumin into the
processing bowl. Assemble lid to
processing bowl.
3. Attach the motor body; select speed
13–15 and process until mixture is
smooth, scraping down the sides
of processing bowl with a spatula if
necessary.
4. Season to taste.