Hummus

Smooth and creamy hummus made with chickpeas, tahini and lemon juice. Perfect as a dip with pitta bread, vegetables or as a side to grilled meat.

• 400 g cooked chickpeas (or 1 tin, drained)
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2–4 tbsp iced water

Method

1. 1
   Place chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin in a food processor.
2. 2
   Blend on high speed for 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Add iced water one tablespoon at a time and continue blending until the hummus is silky smooth, about 4–5 minutes in total.
4. 4
   Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon juice.
5. 5
   Transfer to a plate and make a well in the centre. Drizzle with olive oil.
6. 6
   Garnish with paprika, parsley or whole chickpeas. Serve with warm pitta bread.