Hummus

Difficulty: Easy

Makes one bowl

There is a Lebanese joint near where I used to live that makes the most banging hummus. It’s so creamy and tangy and perfect that since my first taste I have been trying to recreate it. Mum recently bought a food processor so I decided to use it for this recipe and I will never be making hummus without it again! This is the best I have ever made and it comes dangerously close in both taste and texture to the one I used to enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 can chickpeas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon water

Method

1. In a food processor, blitz the tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil until well combined and a little frothy.
2. With the processor on, slowly add the chickpeas until a smooth paste is formed.
3. Add the salt and water and process for 30 seconds.
4. Taste and make any adjustments as per your preference.
5. Serve with chips, lebanese bread or save to use on wraps/sandwiches.

Tags: chickpeas, dip, hummus, Lebanese, lemon, party, tahini