Grilled Asparagus with Beet Hummus and Curried Chickpeas

Name: Grilled Asparagus with Beet Hummus and Curried Chickpeas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: ¾ lb (340 g) cooked beets, diced; 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained; ¼ cup (60 ml) tahini; 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice; 3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; ½ cup (20 g) chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1 tsp curry powder; 2.2 lb (1 kg) large asparagus, trimmed; ¼ lb (115 g) cooked beets, cut into small dice; Sharp cheddar cheese shavings, to taste; Salt and pepper

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Preparation 30 MIN

Cooking 15 MIN
Servings 4

This colourful salad uses chickpeas and beets in two ways: First, they come together in our lip-smacking hummus, then, we pile on grilled curried chickpeas and diced cooked beets with lightly grilled asparagus. Win-win.

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Beet Hummus

¾ lb (340 g) cooked beets, diced
1 can (19 oz/540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
¼ cup (60 ml) tahini
1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice

Dressing

3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice
3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
½ cup (20 g) chopped flat-leaf parsley

Grilled Asparagus and Curried Chickpeas

1 small onion, chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 tsp curry powder
2.2 lb (1 kg) large asparagus, trimmed
¼ lb (115 g) cooked beets, cut into small dice
Sharp cheddar cheese shavings, to taste
Salt and pepper

Preparation

Beet Hummus

In a food processor, purée the beets and 1 cup (160 g) of the chickpeas with the tahini and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Dressing

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Set aside.

Grilled Asparagus and Curried Chickpeas

Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high.
Layer two large sheets of aluminum foil. In the centre, place the remaining chickpeas (1 cup/160 g), the onion, olive oil and curry powder. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat well. Close and tightly seal the papillote.
Place the papillote on the grill, close the lid and cook for 10 minutes or until the papillote has puffed up.
Meanwhile, lightly oil the asparagus. Grill for about 5 minutes or until cooked but still firm. Season with salt and pepper.
Spread the hummus onto plates. Garnish with the chickpeas and beets. Top with the asparagus and cheddar shavings and drizzle with the dressing.