Adzuki hummus with roasted red pepper

Ingredients

Adzuki hummus (10 × 120 g)

• Adzuki beans (cooked) – 700 g
• Tahini – 120 g
• Olive oil – 80 g
• Fresh garlic – 25 g (5–6 cloves)
• Jarred roasted red peppers – 180 g
• Lime or lemon juice – 40 g
• Ground cumin – 6 g
• Ground black pepper – 4 g
• Salt – 12 g
• Water as needed – 50–120 g (depending on thickness)

Roasted root vegetables (10 × 200 g)

• Carrots – 800 g
• Parsley root – 600 g
• Celeriac – 600 g
• Olive oil – 70 g
• Apple cider vinegar – 20 g
• Ground coriander – 6 g
• Ground turmeric – 6 g
• Smoked paprika – 8 g
• Rosemary (dried) – 3 g
• Ground dried ginger – 1 g
• Crushed mustard seeds – 6 g
• Salt – 18 g

Quinoa (side – 10 × 30 g)

• White quinoa (dry) – 90 g
• Water – 180 g
• Salt – 2 g

Method

Adzuki hummus

1. Let the cooked adzuki beans cool.
2. Put all the ingredients into a blender.
3. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed.
4. Adjust the seasoning with lemon, salt or cumin as needed.

Roasted root vegetables

1. Clean the vegetables and cut them into sticks or cubes.
2. Toss them with the oil, vinegar and spices.
3. Roast in the oven at 190 °C for 35–45 min, until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
4. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

Quinoa

1. Rinse the quinoa with hot water.
2. Simmer with the water and a pinch of salt for 10–12 min, then let it finish under the lid.
3. Keep it fluffy, not mushy.

Serving

Per portion (350 g): 120 g adzuki hummus, 200 g roasted root vegetables, 30 g cooked quinoa.

Key ingredients

Tahini (sesame paste)

A creamy source of calcium and fats; the base of dips and dressings.

Garlic

Antibacterial and antiviral; supports immunity and the circulatory system.

Red bell pepper

High in vitamin C and antioxidants; sweet once roasted.

Carrot

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) for skin and eyesight, fibre, natural sweetness.

Quinoa

Complete plant protein, gluten-free; a light side.

Cumin

Supports digestion and eases bloating; a source of iron.

Turmeric

Curcumin — strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects; traditionally supports the liver and digestion.

Ginger

Warming; supports digestion and circulation, anti-inflammatory; traditionally used for nausea and cold.

Adzuki beans

Small beans with protein and fibre; easier to digest.

Sesame seeds

Calcium, healthy fats and lignans; toasted, they add umami and depth.

Why it’s good for the body

• Adzuki beans and quinoa provide plant protein and fiber.
• Tahini brings calcium and healthy fats.
• Roasted root vegetables are a source of beta-carotene and prebiotic fiber.
• Garlic and spices support digestion and immunity.

Traditional and functional notes on the ingredients — not medical claims.