Rainbow dips with crunchy veg sticks (ve)

Name: Rainbow dips with crunchy veg sticks (ve)
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 500 g red lentils; 1 lemon (juice and zest); 1 tbsp oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 480 g cooked chickpeas; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp cumin powder; 2 lemons (juice and zest); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp oil; 150 ml cold water; 1 simple hummus; 150 g grated beetroot (cooked or raw); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 400 g peas (cooked and cooled (from frozen)); Small bunch fresh mint ((or 1 tsp dried mint or mint sauce)); 2 tbsp oil; 1 lemon (juice and zest); 1 tsp salt

These vibrant and nutritious dips are not only a feast for the eyes but also for your health. Made from fibre-rich pulses, they are high in protein and packed full of flavour. Pair them with crunchy veg sticks for a delightful and guilt-free snack or appetizer that's entirely plant-based. Dive into the colorful world of wholesome ingredients and delicious flavors this!

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 10

Lemon and garlic dip

500 g

red lentils
1

lemon juice and zest
1 tbsp

oil
1 tsp

garlic powder
1/4 tsp

turmeric

Simple hummus

480 g

cooked chickpeas
1 tsp

salt
2 tsp

cumin powder
2

lemons juice and zest
1 tsp

garlic powder
1 tbsp

oil
150 ml

cold water

Beetroot dip

1

simple hummus
150 g

grated beetroot cooked or raw
1 tsp

smoked paprika

Chunky pea & mint dip

400 g

peas cooked and cooled (from frozen)
Small bunch

fresh mint (or 1 tsp dried mint or mint sauce)
2 tbsp

oil
1

lemon juice and zest
1 tsp

salt

Instructions

Lemon and garlic dip

Put the cooked red lentils in a sieve and gently press with the back of a spoon to remove as much liquid as possible.
Blend with the other ingredients using a food processor or stick blender to make a smooth and creamy dip.

Simple hummus

Put all the ingredients into a bowl or food processor. Blitz with a stick blender or in the food processor until you get a smooth paste. Add the water gradually until you have a thick, silky, spreadable paste. You can add extra water if you prefer a thinner consistency.

Beetroot dip

Make the simple hummus as above. Add the beetroot and paprika and blend until smooth.

Chunky pea & mint dip

Place all the ingredients into a food processor or blend in a bowl with a stick blender until smooth.

Notes

Top Tip: Serve with pitta bread and/or raw vegetable sticks. Breads can be high in salt so do check the label, and choose the best option or why not try making your own lower salt flatbreads or pittas. These dips are also perfect as for sandwich fillings too or jacket potato toppings.