Garbanzo Beans Two Ways

Carr’s Sesame Cracker with White Bean Hummus topped with Shrimp and Oregano Oil

Ingredients
1 cup of white beans
1/2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of white vinegar
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of Tahini sauce
1 tablespoon of roasted garlic
2 tablespoons of fresh oregano
zest of one lemon
salt to taste
30 cooked shrimp
30 sesame crackers
oregano oil to garnish

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except shrimp, oregano oil, and crackers in a food processor, grinding very well. Run the puree through a food mill on the finest grate. Place a dollop of hummus over each cracker, placing one shrimp on top. Complete with a drizzle of oregano oil.
  2. Oregano Oil Recipe: Bring fresh oregano and olive oil to a simmer on a low heat and infuse for 10 minutes.

 

Carr’s Black Pepper Cracker with Blue Cheese and Garbanzo Bean Puree topped with Roast Beef and Rosemary Oil
Ingredients
1 12 ounce can of garbanzo beans
1/4 cup of crumbled blue cheese
1/8 cup of cream
1 tablespoon of chopped rosemary
30 1 ounce pieces of rare roast beef
salt and pepper to taste
30 black pepper crackers
rosemary oil to garnish

Directions

  1. Over low/medium heat, warm garbanzo beans and cream. Partially mash bean and cream mixture. Fold in crumbled blue cheese, mashing completely. Add rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place a dollop of bean mix over each cracker, placing a small piece of rare roast beef on top. Complete with a drizzle of rosemary oil.
  2. Rosemary Oil Recipe: Bring fresh rosemary and olive oil to a simmer on low heat, and infuse for 10 minutes.
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Judi has enjoyed 35-plus years of successful ownership, management and consulting experience in the food service industry.

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Judi has enjoyed 35-plus years of successful ownership, management and consulting experience in the food service industry. She shares her expertise by consulting for restaurants and hospitality projects throughout Southwest Florida and the nation. Her forte is providing innovative public relations and strategic planning.

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