Peppercorn Pistachio Caesar Salad

Suggested Piece: Smokeless Broiler & 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
1 large sweet potato, unpeeled (#4 cone)
1/3 c hummus of choice
3 tbsp unsweetened green tea, chilled
3 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 large garlic cloves
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp lemon juice
1 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black peppercorns, or to taste, divided
8 c packed field greens or mesclun salad (8 ounces)
2 tbsp chopped, lightly salted, roasted shelled pistachios

Directions
Preheat a Smokeless Broiler. Grill until crispy. Set aside. Add the hummus, tea, cheese, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon peppercorns to a blender. Cover and purée. When ready to serve, toss the dressing with the greens in a large mixing bowl. Transfer to 4 separate bowls or plates, top with the grilled sweet potato slices, sprinkle with the pistachios and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns, and serve.

Easy Creamy Hummus

Suggested Piece: 1.5 Qt. Small Bowl

Ingredients
2 cans chickpeas (15 oz. each), rinsed and drained
1 can white beans (15 oz.), rinsed and drained
1/3 c. lemon juice (#1 cone)
2 tbsp. tahini
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/4 tsp. sea salt
Water to thin as desired

Directions
In a blender combine all ingredients except the water. Begin blending; add water  and use just enough to get it smooth but still with a thick texture. Taste and add up to 1/4 teaspoon additional smoked paprika or other seasonings to taste.

Original recipe can be found at: https://www.pcrm.org/recipe/easy-creamy-hummus