My Favourite Hummus

UPDATED March 2022, original post September 2020.

Lemony, garlicy, creamy and full of flavour. This hummus is my favourite recipe.

I think there was a time a few years were my body was probably 80% hummus ;) Now due to severe restrictions put in place by my husband this has probably changed to 49% ... but that could also be due to my oat milk intake.

I do love hummus as a dip for raw veggies, but to be completely honesty my ration veggie to hummus is so unbalanced I might just as well not bother with the veg.

Even though I love experimenting with different hummus flavours, this lemony hummus will always be one of my favourites.

After making this recipe you will never want to go back to buying hummus in a plastic container again.

It is surprisingly easy to make and without a double much tastier. Plus you will know exactly what is in your hummus.

WHAT IS HUMMUS?

Hummus is a quintessential middle eastern dish and is a delicious spread or dip made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic and spices.

It is very healthy and very nutritious.

I prefer my hummus a bit chunkier and more lemony than most traditional recipes.

If you like your hummus a bit more nuttier tasting, you can add more tahini which will also make it a bit creamier.

TO MAKE THIS YOU WILL NEED

• A can of chickpeas, or dried chickpeas soaked and cooked as per packaging instructions

• a good tahini

• a fresh lemon

• garlic cloves

• ground cumin

• sea salt

• black pepper

• a good olive oil

• Za'atar (optional, but highly recommended)

Two of the most common ingredients in hummus are chickpeas and tahini, both highly nutritious.

Some of the nutrients found in CHICKPEAS include:

• Iron

• Protein

• Magnesium

• Vitamin B-6

• Potassium

• Calcium

• and high in fibre.

Chickpeas are listed as one of the healthiest foods.

Nutrients found in TAHINI include:

• Protein

• Magnesium

• Iron

• Potassium

• Calcium

• rich in antioxidants

Even more good reason to eat more hummus!

BEST WAY TO ENJOY HUMMUS

• as a side to roast vegetables or a salad

• on a falafel wrap

• as a spread on a sandwich

• as a dip for raw vegetables, such as carrots, cucumber, celery or courgette

• serve with warm pita bread with freshly sliced tomotoes

• make a pasta sauce, but thinning it with a bit of boiling water (pasta water)

• drizzle on your pizza

LEMONY HUMMUS

Lemony, garlicy, creamy and full of flavour. This hummus is my favourite recipe. Perfect for dipping, spreading and snacking!

Serves: 3 - 4

Time: 10 min

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can chickpeas, drained (240g)

• 2 - 3 tbsp tahini, ore more to taste

• 1 - 2 garlic cloves

• 3 - 4 tbsp ice cold water, or as needed

• juice from 1 whole lemon

• sea salt and black pepper to taste

TO SERVE

• extra virgin olive oil to drizzle

• Za'atar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all the ingredients into a highspeed blender or food processor and blend until smooth or the desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

2. If the hummus is too thick, add another a tablespoon of cold water.

3. To serve drizzle with a good olive oil and sprinkle with za'atar.

4. Store left-overs in an airtight container, in the fridge.

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