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Basic Chickpea Hummus

Prep Time:

5 Minutes

Cook Time:

0 Minutes

Serves:

Serves 4

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

This is a must. Once you have tasted your homemade hummus you will never want shop-bought again.

Ingredients

  • 400g tin of chickpeas

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 tbsp tahini

  • ½ tsp sea salt

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)

  • ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)

  • For the garnish: a drizzle olive oil, 2 tsp chopped parsley, 1 pinch paprika

Preparation

Step 1


Either drain and rinse the chickpeas and put them in a blender with the water, or for a stronger taste, just pour the chickpeas in their juice into the blender. Add the tahini, salt, lemon juice, garlic and cumin, if using.


Step 2


Blend the mixture until thick and smooth, adding a little more water if it is too thick. Adjust the seasoning to taste.


Step 3


Garnish with a little olive oil, parsley and paprika.


Chickpeas are such a versatile food and packed with protein and B vitamins. For variations, simply add a couple of slices of roasted red pepper to the mix, or some sundried tomatoes, for different flavours and added nutrients.

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