Hummus is a great crowd-pleaser! It’s often used as a dip or spread and traditionally comes from the Middle East. Forget shop-bought hummus; this homemade version hits the spot! It’s zesty, rich, creamy and utterly delicious. Most importantly, it contains prebiotics, which feed your gut bacteria, supporting a balanced microbiome!
It is incredibly versatile and great to serve as part of a buffet, dinner party, or simply for a midweek lunch. Serve with vegetable crudities, toasted wholemeal pitta bread, roasted vegetables, or crackers. It’s even great as a sandwich filler! Picture this: sourdough bread, homemade hummus, pesto, sundried tomatoes, and rocket – the perfect sandwich combo, if you ask me!
Hummus contains a variety of important macro- and micronutrients, so it will satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body.
Ingredients
- 1 tin of chickpeas
- 1 TBSP of tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 TSP ground cumin
- Salt and pepper
Method
Blend all ingredients except salt and pepper in a food processor or high-speed blender. If the mixture is too thick, add water until it reaches a smooth consistency. Once you have the perfect, creamy hummus, add salt and pepper to taste, using the pulse function on your blender to combine.
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