Homemade Hummus

Hummus is a lovely versatile recipe that's used for dips and as a side dish. It's ready in 15 minutes including all of the preparation so very quick and very tasty.

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings Portions

Ingredients

850 g chickpeas canned
2 cloves garlic chop
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ cup sesame tahini See Note
2 large lemons juice only
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ bunch coriander chop
salt to taste
extra virgin olive oil garnish

Instructions

Open the chickpea tins and drain making sure you keep the juice. It’s full of flavour.
850 g chickpeas
Add the chickpeas to a food processor along with the lemon juice, sesame tahini cumin, garlic, cayenne, 1 teaspoon of salt, olive oil and about ¼ of the chickpea liquid.
2 cloves garlic, ½ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, ¼ cup sesame tahini, 2 large lemons, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, salt
Put the lid on and blend until lovely and smooth with a creamy texture. If the hummus is too thick, add a little more chickpea liquid and blend again. Repeat until you have the consistency you enjoy.
Taste and season if required.
Spoon the hummus to a dish and make a well in the centre. Drizzle a little olive oil into the well and around the dish. Add the chopped coriander and I like a little hit of paprika.
¼ bunch coriander, extra virgin olive oil
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 48 hours but always serve at room temperature. I give a little stir before serving.
Serve with pitta, crudites, baguettes and everything else you can dip.

Notes

Sesame Tahini is a Middle Eastern condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame.

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