Hummus - much more than a dip!
Servings: 1 cup
Hummus is so much more than just a dip! This creamy, delicious spread made with chickpeas, tahini, and a hint of garlic and cumin is super versatile. Whether you're scooping it with veggies, spreading it on toast, or using it as a sauce, hummus is a must-have in any kitchen.
Ingredients
- 425 g can chickpeas - drained and rinsed
- 1 clove/s garlic - finely diced or crushed
- 4 tbsp hulled tahini - halve if using unhulled
- 1 lemon/s - juice (zest optional)
- 2 tbsp water - or the liquid from the can (aquafaba) makes it extra creamy
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil - extra virgin
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp sea salt - to taste
- ground black pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into your food processor and process until smooth and creamy. You may have to scrape down the sides a few times to get an even consistency.
- Serve drizzled with more olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds or dukkah.
- Alternatively, try one of my variations below.
Thermomix
- Add the garlic and chop, 5 sec, speed 6.
- Add the chickpeas and process 5 sec, speed 5.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and process, 10 seconds, speed 4 scraping down the sides a few times.
Store
- Drizzle a layer of olive oil over the hummus to seal it. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Can also be frozen.