Zesty Whipped Herb Tofu Dip

Ingredients

• 12 oz silken tofu
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 0.25 cup fresh basil
• 2 tbsp dill
• 1 tbsp fresh mint
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 english cucumber
• 1 red bell peppers
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 carrot
• 0.5 cup olives
• 0.25 cup pomegranate arils
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 tsp za'atar spice blend

Instructions

1. 1In a food processor or blender, combine the silken tofu, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, tahini, fresh basil, fresh dill, fresh mint, salt, and black pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
2. 2Arrange the sliced cucumber, bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, and olives on a large platter or individual plates.
3. 3Spoon the prepared silken tofu dip into a central bowl, or directly onto the platter. Place the cooked quinoa alongside the crudités.
4. 4Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the dip and crudités. Sprinkle with Za'atar spice blend and pomegranate arils before serving.