September 2011 Potluck
Ingredients
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 pounds parsnips, trimmed, peeled and cut into equal-size chunks
- 1/2 cup organic tahini
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 small lemon, juiced
- Paprika, for decorative sprinkle
- An assortment of raw and blanched vegetables
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt and add the parsnips. Boil until the parsnips are as soft as butter, 10 to 15 minutes. If certain pieces are still hard while others are tender, pull out the tender ones, and allow the tougher ones to cook another 5 minutes. It's really important to cook the parsnips until they're lusciously soft, or else your hummus will be stodgy.
Drain the parsnips, saving about 1 cup of the hot water. Toss the parsnips into a food processor along with the tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and 1/4 cup of hot water. Puree until smooth. Taste for seasoning, and depending on how salty your tahini is, adjust the salt and pepper accordingly.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with a little paprika and parsley. Serve alongside a platter of vegetables.
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