Hummus
Homemade Hummus is quick and easy to make in the comfort of your kitchen using only a blender. Better than store-bought, this dip is deliciously thick and creamy and perfect for scooping and spreading.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1076kcal
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can of chickpeas
- ½-1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon tahini (heaped)
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
Instructions
- In a colander, drain and rinse the chickpeas in cold water.15 ounce can of chickpeas
- Put the chickpeas into the bowl of a food processor. Add the garlic, lemon juice, tahini, salt, pepper and olive oil.½-1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon tahini, 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Blitz until almost smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Do a taste test and add more lemon juice or seasoning if the hummus needs it.
- Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil and serve alongside vegetable crudités, crackers, breadsticks and flatbreads.
Notes
Makes approximatly 2 cups
Storage :
Store homemade hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Add a thin layer of olive oil on top to keep it fresh. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months, thaw in the fridge, and stir before serving.
Tips :
- This recipe is for a plain hummus. You might like to add a teaspoon of cumin, paprika or sumac to vary the flavor a little.
- For authentic hummus, blitz the hummus ingredients until they are almost smooth but still retaining a little texture.
- Use the most expensive olive oil you can afford.
- Make sure your canned chickpeas are drained and rinsed. For creamier hummus, it helps if you also give them a quick 20-minute simmer in a bit of water so they soften well (dry them before use).
- You can reduce the amount of olive oil by half and replace it with water if you’d like to reduce the fat content of this recipe.
- If the hummus is still a little thick for your liking after blitzing, add a splash of olive oil or water to loosen it up a bit.
Nutrition
Calories: 1076kcal | Carbohydrates: 136g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Sodium: 1218mg | Potassium: 1986mg | Fiber: 39g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 14mg