Carb-Wise: Middle Eastern Chicken Thighs over Ajvar Hummus
Roasted Green Beans & Almonds with Pomegranate Molasses
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
470 /serving
The beans are always greener on the other side. When they come out of the oven, roasted with almonds and a sprinkle of za’atar, they get a divine drizzle of tangy pomegranate molasses. Earthy, herby Middle Eastern seasonings also make a marvel of juicy browned chicken thighs, set down over a swish of hummus tinged red from ajvar, the roasted pepper spread.
We will send you:
- 4 Canadian-raised chicken thighs (air chilled)
- 400g Green beans
- 60g Hummus
- 30ml Ajvar (roasted red pepper spread)
- 25g Almonds
- 15ml Pomegranate molasses
- 10g Za’atar (sesame seeds, oregano, basil, thyme, savory, lemon peel, marjoram, kosher salt)
Contains: Almonds, Sesame, Sulphites
You will need:
Medium pot
Large pan
Sheet pan
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Parchment paper
Total Fat
22 g
Saturated Fat
4 g
Sodium
820 mg
Total Carb
30 g
Sugars
14 g
Protein
43 g
Fibre
10 g
Preparation
Cook the chicken
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel; season with ½ the za’atar and S&P. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Add the chicken* and cook, partially covered, 4 to 6 min. per side, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Roast the green beans & almonds
Meanwhile, remove the stem ends of the green beans. On a lined sheet pan, toss the green beans and almonds with a drizzle of oil, the remaining za’atar and S&P. Roast, 5 to 8 min., until crisp-tender. Drizzle with the pomegranate molasses.
Make the ajvar hummus
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the hummus, ajvar and S&P.
Plate your dish
Divide the ajvar hummus between your plates and spread out in a circular motion. Top with the chicken (slice beforehand if desired), green beans and almonds. Bon appétit!
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*Health Canada recommends cooking poultry to a minimum internal temperature of 74°C.
