Classic Hummus Recipe

Serves: 6| Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 0 minutes

Ingredients

1 x 420g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water, optional
Vegetable sticks, to serve
Crisp homemade oven-baked whole grain pita triangles, to serve

Method

1. Place chickpeas in a food processor with garlic, cumin, lemon juice, tahini and oil.

2. Blend to a smooth purée. Add a little water if it needs thinning.

3. Serve with vegetable sticks and crisp pita.

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