Fajita Hummus Recipes

MUSHROOM FAJITAS WITH AVOCADO HUMMUS

Steps:

• Put the avocado, chickpeas, garlic, lemon zest and juice in a food processor and whizz together until it forms a chunky consistency. Spoon into a bowl, season and stir in the tomatoes.
• Drizzle the onion and mushroom with the oil and sprinkle over the fajita seasoning. Heat a griddle pan over a high heat and cook the onion for 2 mins on each side, then remove from the pan and keep warm. Cook the mushrooms for 2 mins on each side or until softened and turning golden in places.
• Spread some of the avocado hummus down the middle of each wrap and top with the mushrooms and onions. Add shredded lettuce and a dash of Tabasco, if you like, and wrap up.

FAJITA HUMMUS

Steps:

• OPTIONAL IF USING DRIED CHICKPEAS. Cook the Chickpeas: (*Do Not Soak) Place 1 1/2 cups of dried chickpeas in a slow cooker. Add 32 ounces of water* (or vegetable stock), ½ onion, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Discard onion.
• (OPTIONAL IF USING DRIED CHICKPEAS) Transfer the chickpeas to a large clean kitchen towel of paper towels, and dry, massaging the chickpeas gently to remove their skin.
• Transfer chickpeas to the bowl of a food processor. Add cloves of garlic, cilantro, roasted red pepper, and 1 tablespoon of chickpea liquid. Process until chickpeas resemble wet sand, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of bowl as needed.
• Add the remaining hummus ingredients except olive oil. Process to combine, about 1 minute, again stopping to scrape down the sides of bowl as needed. With processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil. Slowly stream in chickpea cooking liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.*
• To Serve: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with a bit of extra virgin olive oil if desired, and top with desired garnishes. Serve with pita chips and enjoy!

BEEF FAJITAS

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add steak strips, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef in hot skillet until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve cooked beef with tortillas, salsa and Mexican cheese blend.