Easy hummus
- 10 mins
- Serves 4
A simple hummus that is a great snack with vegetables, spread into sandwiches or wraps for a boost of protein and fibre.
Ingredients
- 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp hulled tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric (optional)
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 4 tbsp water
- )ptional: cracked pepper and fennel seeds to sprinkle on top
Directions
- Prepare hummus by adding chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, cumin, turmeric, juice of ½ lemon and water into a food processor.
- Blend well until smooth. Add additional water (1 tablespoon at a time) if required to achieve desired consistency. You may need to pause the blender and use a spatula to push down any mixture that is collecting on the sides of the blender, then blend again.
- Top with cracked pepper and fennel seeds and serve alongside crudites.
Chef's Tips
- Try blending in some cooked roasted vegetables and herbs, such as carrot or beetroot for more colour and flavour.
- If cooking chickpeas from dry, use approx ¾ - 1 cup of dry to get the equivalent of one can.