Simple Hummus
Ingredients
400g Cooked Chickpeas (reserve a few to garnish)
1 tbsp Tahini (hulled or unhulled)
1 crushed Garlic clove
1 Lemon
Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh Corriander, Parsley or Zaatar to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- If you are using dried chickpeas, soak 1/3 cup overnight. Drain and rinse well, then boil until tender, approx 40mins. You can also add 1/3 cup chickpeas and 1 cup water to your slow cooker and cook for approx 4hrs or until tender.
- If using canned chickpeas, simply drain and rinse.
- Add chickpeas to a food processor with the garlic, tahini, a good squeeze of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Season with a pinch of sea salt and blend until smooth.
- Using a spatula, scrape the hummus from the sides of the bowl, then blend again until smooth.
- Taste and add more lemon juice or a splash of water to loosen, if needed, then transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container.
- Garnish with remaining chickpeas, chopped fresh herbs and/or a sprinkle of zaatar and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
