Name: C Spreads
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: About 6 servings per spread
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup basil leaves, packed; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Assorted crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks for serving; 2 large ripe avocados; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced; Juice of 1 lime; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Tortilla chips or veggie sticks for serving; 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish; Pita bread or vegetable sticks for serving

Instructions

In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
Pulse the mixture a few times until the ingredients are roughly chopped and well combined.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the spread reaches your desired consistency.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and pulse a few more times to mix well.
Transfer the sun-dried tomato and basil spread to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve the spread with a selection of crackers, bread slices, or vegetable sticks for dipping and enjoy!
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
Add the red onion, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, and cilantro to the bowl with the avocado.
Using a fork, mash the ingredients together until the avocado reaches your desired level of creaminess.
Season the guacamole with salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips or veggie sticks for a satisfying snack or party appetizer.
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Blend the ingredients until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Adjust the seasoning to taste by adding more lemon juice, salt, or cumin if desired.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with extra olive oil, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve the hummus with warm pita bread or an assortment of fresh vegetables for dipping.

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