This is a delicious recipe for plant-based hor d’oeuvres that would be a delightful addition to any get-together. The recipe was conceived by Ann Crile Esselstyn and her daughter Jane, both energetic advocates for the plant-based, whole-food way of life. Ann is the wife of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. who served as President of Staff at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic and wrote the ground-breaking book, “Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure.” In his medical practice he successfully treated hundreds of patients severely affected by cardiovascular disease using the whole-food plant-based diet.
These can be served hot or cold
HUMMUS:
1 – 15ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained & rinsed
2 large cloves garlic
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1.5 tbsp spicy brown mustard
(or substitute with honey mustard plus 1 tsp mustard powder)
2 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp ground turmeric
1/8 tsp salt (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup chopped green onions (4 or 5)
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, mustards, turmeric, salt and pepper plus 2 tbsp water and process until uniformly smooth, adding more water if necessary. Add the balls removed from the potatoes. Process again. Place in a small bowl and add to this all but 3 tbsp of the chopped green onions. Dollop onto potatoes immediately or store in airtight container until ready to use.
POTATOES:
12 to 15 small red potatoes (about the size of large walnuts or small clementines)
Pinch of smoked paprika
The remaining chopped green onions
Set steamer insert into a saucepan over a couple of inches of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Place potatoes in steamer and steam for about 30 minutes or until very soft when poked with a fork. Plunge into cold water to cool.
Slice each potato in half. Scoop out a hole in the center using a small melon baller or spoon. Fill each hole with hummus. Sprinkle with smoked paprika. Garnish with green onions.
For a cold dish: Refrigerate and serve as is
For a hot dish: Place on a baking sheet and heat under a broiler for a few minutes
1 Esselstyn, C.B. Jr,. Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure. Penguin, 2007 ISBN 978-1-101-21583-8
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