
Ingredients
- 0.5 white onion, finely chopped
- 1 small handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 good pinch sumac
- 8 (approx.) cherry tomatoes, halved or chopped
- 1 pinch aleppo pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 (570g) jar white beans
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1.5 heaped tbsp tahini
- 30ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
Method
Step 1
For the toppings, combine the onion, parsley and a quarter of the lemon juice in a bowl; stir in the sumac. In another bowl, toss the tomatoes with some seasoning and the aleppo pepper (if using); set aside.Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the garlic and cumin; fry for 1 min over a medium heat. Stir in the beans (juice and all) with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Cook for 2 mins over a medium-low heat to warm through, using a potato masher to crush some beans for a chunky-smooth texture.Step 3
Remove from the heat; stir in the tahini, extra-virgin olive oil and remaining lemon juice. For a looser texture, add a splash of boiling water; mix well. Cool slightly, then spoon into a serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the surface, leaving a dip in the centre.Step 4
Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, add the onion and tomato toppings and serve immediately.