From Albert Bevia:
This Spanish cauliflower in tomato sauce, known as coliflor en salsa de tomate, is what simple and delicious food is all about.  To make this recipe, I used a head of fresh cauliflower. You can also use frozen cauliflower if you like. Just make sure to fully thaw it out beforehand. Either way, make sure all the florets are similar in size; that way, they all evenly cook.

TIPS & TRICKS to make this Recipe: You can serve this cauliflower warm, at room temperature, or even chilled. It will hold for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

Spanish Cauliflower in Tomato Sauce | Coliflor en Salsa de Tomate

Watch Albert preparing this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJz_WOoNBjU

Ingredients

• 1 head fresh cauliflower 1.5 lbs / 675 grams
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 15 ml
• 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme 0.50 grams
• 1 can tomato sauce (passata) 15 oz / 425 grams
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth 60 ml
• 2 tbsp grated Manchego cheese 15 grams
• sea salt & black pepper
• chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a stock pot a little over half ways with water, season generously with salt, and heat with a high heat
2. In the meantime, remove the outer leaves from the head of cauliflower, then cut the head into 4 evenly sized pieces (through the stem), remove the florets, making sure to cut the bigger ones into smaller ones that way they´re all similar in size, add the florets into a colander and rinse under water
3. Once the water comes to a boil in the stock pot add in the florets of cauliflower, boil for 4 to 6 minutes or until they’re just tender, then drain into a colander
4. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
5. After a couple of minutes add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the sherry vinegar, paprika, and thyme, quickly mix together, then add in the canned tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and season with salt & pepper, mix together, then lower to a low-medium heat and simmer
6. After 5 to 10 minutes and the sauce has slightly thickened, add in the florets of cauliflower, mix together, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the heat
7. Transfer into a serving dish, top off with the grated cheese, and chopped parsley, enjoy!
   

From Albert Bevia:
This creamy lentil hummus is possibly the best hummus I have ever tasted. We’re talking layer upon layer of so many great flavors, easy to make, and all done using humble everyday ingredients. Serve it as a tapas appetizer next to some pita bread and marinated olives for the best moment in your day.

TIPS & TRICKS to make this Recipe: What really flavors this hummus, besides the lentils, is the extra virgin olive oil and tahini paste. If you can’t find tahini paste in your area. You can substitute it for the same amount of creamy peanut butter.

“Better than Chickpea Hummus” CREAMY Lentil Hummus

Watch Albert preparing this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPpCu0W0ypk

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried green lentils 95 grams
• 2 cups water 480 ml
• 3 tbsp tahini paste 45 grams
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1.50 grams
• 1/4 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika .65 grams
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water 30 ml
• sea salt & black pepper
• chopped cilantro and olive oil for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the dried lentils into a fine sieve and rinse under water, then add the lentils into a saucepan, along with 2 cups water (480 ml), and heat with a high heat, once it comes to a boil, place a lid on the saucepan and lower to a low heat
2. Once the lentils are just cooked through (check package instructions on the lentils you are using, my took about 15 to 20 minutes), remove the pan from the heat, drain the lentils in a colander and rinse under cold water, then shake off any excess water, reserve a spoonful of the lentils for garnish
3. Transfer the lentils into a food processor, run the food processor for about 1 minute or until the lentils are well blended, making sure to scrape down on the sides at the half way point, then add in the tahini paste, garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt & pepper, run the food procesoor for another 1 to 2 minutes or until all the ingredients are well blended
4. Once the ingredients are well blended, with the motor still running, add in between 1 to 2 tbsp of water (15 to 30 ml) or until you get the desired creamy texture
5. Transfer the hummus into a shallow bowl, using the back of a spoon create curves on the hummus, then garnish with the reserved lentils, a drizzle of olive oil, and some chopped cilantro, serve at room temperature or chilled, enjoy!
   
   

From Albert Bevia:
What gives this sandwich that creamy goodness is Greek yogurt. I used low fat, but you can also use full fat, nonfat, or even a plant-based one to easily veganize this sandwich. Either way, when you’re mixing the chickpea mixture, if you see it’s too dry, just add in some more yogurt.

TIPS & TRICKS to make this Recipe: It’s important to lightly toast your sandwich bread. Otherwise, it will get mushy and break apart. You can make the creamy chickpea cucumber mixture ahead of time. It will hold for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

CREAMY Chickpea Cucumber Sandwich

Watch Albert preparing this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6kiHurcmh4

Ingredients

• 1 jar cooked chickpeas (same as canned) 25 oz / 700 grams
• 1 container low fat plain greek yogurt 5.3 oz / 150 grams
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard 15 grams
• 1 cup chopped cucumber 140 grams
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion 50 grams
• 1/4 cup chopped dill pickels 35 grams
• 2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
• 2 tbsp chopped chives 6 grams
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 15 ml
• sea salt & black pepper
• 8 slices whole wheat sandwich bread

Instructions

1. Drain the chickpeas into a colander and rinse them under water, then shake off any excess water, transfer the chickpeas into a large bowl, and using a potato masher or large fork, mash down on the chickpeas until they are semi-mashed, meaning it’s ok if you have little chunks of chickpeas in there
2. Add the greek yogurt over the mashed chickpeas, along with the dijon mustard, chopped cucumber, chopped red onion, chopped dill pickles, grated garlic, and chopped chives, then add in the lemon juice, and season with salt and a generous portion of black pepper, mix together until well mixed, add in more yogurt as needed
3. Lightly toast the slices of sandwich bread
4. Add the creamy chickpea mixture over the slices of toast and top off with another slice of toast, enjoy!