Name: Moroccan spiced pumpkin, pistachio and macadamia dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 750 g butternut pumpkin (peeled, chopped); ½ tsp cumin seeds (toasted); ½ cup pistachios, shelled (chopped); ½ cup macadamia butter (chopped); ¼ tsp chilli paste; 2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro) (chopped); 1 cup water; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro) (chopped, extra, to serve); 2 wholemeal pita bread (OR low GI wrap bread, toasted, sliced, to serve)

Appetizer, Quick/Under 30 mins, Side Dishes, Snacks

SERVES:

DIFFICULTY:
Easy

PREP TIME:
10

COOK TIME:
25

Ingredients

750 g butternut pumpkin peeled, chopped
½ tsp cumin seeds toasted
½ cup pistachios, shelled chopped
½ cup macadamia butter chopped
¼ tsp chilli paste
2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped
1 cup water
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped, extra, to serve
2 wholemeal pita bread OR low GI wrap bread, toasted, sliced, to serve

Method

Preheat oven to 190°C.
Toss pumpkin with cumin seeds and place on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake till tender then remove and set aside to cool.
Place the pumpkin in a food processor or blender with pistachios, macadamias, chilli paste, coriander,water and oil and blend until smooth.
Serve with extra coriander and pita/low GI wrap bread.

Notes

Keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Nutritional analysis excludes pita/low GI wrap bread.

Recipe courtesy of Nuts for Life.

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

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