Diet: Vegan

What you’ll need

• 1 large ripe tomato

• 3 avocados

• 1 juice of lime

• Handful of coriander

• 1 small red onion
• 1 red or green chilli

How to make

1. Heat the grill to high and coat the peppers with 1 tbsp of the extra virgin olive oil; season.
2. Grill, turning with tongs every 5 minutes, for 12-15 minutes until blistered and blackened, adding the garlic (unpeeled) for the final 5 minutes.
3. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover and set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
4. Peel the peppers and slice thickly, discarding the cores and seeds but keeping a few tablespoons of the juices. Peel the garlic cloves.
5. Meanwhile, toast the blanched almonds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes; tip onto a board and roughly chop.
6. Transfer to a food processor with the peppers, juices and garlic, smoked chilli harissa and the remaining 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
7. Whizz until smooth, season, then stir in the sherry vinegar. Transfer to a serving bowl and chill for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle over the Zaatar

What you’ll need

• 1can white beans, drained and rinsed    
• 1 tbsp olive oil    
• Juice of ½ lemon   
•  ½ tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)   
•  ½ tsp salt

How to make

1. Place the white beans, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt in a food processor or blender.
2. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. If the dip seems too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of water and blend again until it reaches your desired consistency.
4. Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, lemon juice, or red pepper flakes if needed.

What you’ll need

• 250g whole-milk ricotta
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated (optional)
• 1 tbsp runny honey (optional)

 How to make

1. Place the ricotta, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic (if using) into a food processor.
2. Blend for 1–2 minutes until light, smooth and fluffy.
3. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.Spoon into a serving bowl and spread into an even layer.
4. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and honey, then finish with lemon zest, herbs and a pinch of chilli flakes.