Hummus
This rich and creamy hummus is very easy to make and can be made in minutes. Serve with crunchy seasonal vegetables or warm pitta breads.
Servings: 6 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Ingredients
  • 400 g tin of chickpeas
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • sea salt (to taste)
    • To garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 tbsp pine nuts
  • paprika
  • olive oil
Instructions
  1. Heat the chickpeas and four tablespoons of water in a saucepan.
  2. When they are warmed through place the chickpeas and 2 tablespoons of water into a food processor, blend until roughly combined. Add the garlic, tahini and lemon juice and a couple of large pinches of salt and blend again. Add olive oil and blend again until the hummus reaches your desired texture.
  3. Serve in a dish topped with a drizzle of olive oil, parsley, toasted pine nuts and a sprinkling of paprika. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

  • Vary the topping of the bread twists with fresh rosemary & thyme or sesame seeds & poppy seeds.